McClatchy newspapers attribute AI-generated stories to journalists without consent

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McClatchy newspapers are using AI to generate news content, attributing articles to journalists without their consent. Some journalists are reportedly being required to put their names on AI-generated stories, even when the system created the content. This technology, based on Claude, is described as a "content scaling agent." Unions at several McClatchy publications have filed grievances, arguing the AI implementation violates contract terms regarding notification of significant technological changes.


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