Reporter Resigns Over AI-Generated Fake Quotes

Wyoming journalist Aaron Pelczar resigned from the Cody Enterprise after being exposed for using AI to fabricate quotes and stories, including quotes from high-profile figures like Wyoming's governor. Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker identified robotic phrasing and false quotes in Pelczar's articles, most notably in a piece about Larry the Cable Guy leading the Cody Stampede Parade. The Cody Enterprise, co-founded by Buffalo Bill Cody, has apologized for the oversight and committed to preventing such incidents in the future. Editor Chris Bacon admitted the failure to catch the AI-generated content and emphasized the responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their reporting. This incident highlights the growing challenges and ethical concerns of AI in journalism.