Turns out that AI-generated summer guide printed by the Chicago Sun-Times was made by magazine giant Hearst. We spoke to them.

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Viral AI-Generated Summer Guide Printed by Chicago Sun-Times Was Made by Magazine Giant Hearst

The Chicago Sun-Times said "we understand this is unacceptable for us to distribute."

We spoke to the person who used AI to generate the Chicago Sun-Times' "Best of Summer" reading list. It contains real authors and fake books. “On me 100 percent and I'm completely embarrassed.”

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Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist

"I can't believe I missed it because it's so obvious. No excuses," the writer said. "I'm completely embarrassed."