Business Insider Deletes Dozens of Articles After AI Scam Probe
5 days ago
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- #AI-deception
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- Business Insider removed 34 articles written by 13 fake journalists.
- The articles were personal essays, paying $200-$300 each, published between April and August 2024.
- Fake authors included 'Margaux Blanchard,' 'Tim Stevensen,' and 'Nate Giovanni,' among others.
- Red flags included contradictory details, stolen photos, and unlikely facts.
- Some essays contained odd phrases, suggesting possible AI-generated content.
- Editor-in-chief Jamie Heller stated verification protocols have been strengthened.
- AI detection software did not confirm AI-generated content, but inconsistencies were noted.
- Several fake authors had bylines on other platforms, including writersweekly.com.
- The true identity of 'Margaux Blanchard' remains unknown, with five other outlets also duped.