News Summary

Quartz, an international business news outlet, has recently made headlines for its use of AI-generated articles under the byline ‘Quartz Intelligence Newsroom.’ Initially starting with simple AI-generated earnings reports, Quartz has now expanded to short articles, with 18 AI-generated pieces published as of a recent Monday afternoon. These articles aggregate reporting from various sources, including TechCrunch, CNN, MSN, and The Associated Press. Despite the potential benefits of freeing up editorial staff for more in-depth reporting, there have been criticisms regarding the quality of these AI-generated articles. A notable example includes a piece that inaccurately summarized instructions for deleting social media accounts. G/O Media, Quartz’s parent company, has described the AI newsroom as ‘purely experimental’ and has denied any financial difficulties, stating the company is well-funded and hiring more editorial staff. This move by Quartz is part of a broader trend among media organizations like CNET and Gannett, which have also experimented with AI-generated content.