Glasstire Writer Denounces AI Content Theft by ArtReview USA

Nicholas Frank, a writer for Glasstire, published an opinion piece on July 11, 2026, condemning the unauthorized use of his and other writers' content by AI-generated websites, particularly ArtReview USA. He compares the experience to a beloved local restaurant being cloned by a soulless conglomerate. Frank argues that AI lacks 'Actual Intelligence'—imagination, critical thinking, and context—and degrades rather than generates. He notes that a Glasstire contributor discovered her essay on Llano Estacado artists had been plagiarized by ArtReview USA. Frank criticizes search engines like Google for directing users to fraudulent AI sites. He references a podcast episode from December 2025 where Ryan Manning suggests LLMs can make queer and neurodivergent people feel seen, but also cites a paper on 'AI psychosis' from the Society of Digital Psychiatry. Frank worries about future generations losing discernment due to AI sycophancy and a blunted education system. He emphasizes the importance of voice, fallibility, and authenticity in journalism.