AI Book Fabricates Quotes, Arts Institutions Consolidate
The author of a new book about AI corrupting truth admitted that AI fabricated some quotes in it. Meanwhile, sham AI-generated local news sites are multiplying. The Atlantic warns that wearable sensors increasingly record everything. Boston's arts budget is deflating as federal pandemic money runs out. Pittsburgh's two largest stage companies merged, and theater artists fear the shrinking gig market. Texas Public Radio merged operations with a local news nonprofit. The Metropolitan Opera's Saudi lifeline is further reported. Lincoln Center held a gala for Brooklyn luthier Sam Zygmuntowicz, whose violins are now chosen by world-class players over Stradivari.
Key facts
- Author of book on AI and truth admitted AI fabricated quotes
- Sham AI-generated local news sites are multiplying
- The Atlantic warns wearable sensors record everything
- Boston's arts budget deflating as federal pandemic money ends
- Pittsburgh's two largest stage companies merged
- Texas Public Radio merged with local news nonprofit
- Met Opera's Saudi lifeline reported
- Lincoln Center gala for luthier Sam Zygmuntowicz
Entities
Artists
- Sam Zygmuntowicz
Institutions
- The New York Times
- Florida Tribune
- The Atlantic
- WBUR
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Inside Radio
- Vulture
- Texas Public Radio
- San Antonio Report
- Metropolitan Opera
- Lincoln Center
Locations
- Boston
- Pittsburgh
- Texas
- San Antonio
- Brooklyn