In this episode, Robert Loft and Haley Hanson dive into the latest AI journalism fiasco, where news site Hoodline falsely accused San Mateo County’s District Attorney of murder. Generated by an AI system with no human oversight, this error highlights the growing problem of "AI sludge" in journalism. We unpack how this mistake happened, the dangers of using AI without proper editorial review, and why sites like Hoodline, run by Impress3, are raising serious concerns about accuracy and trust in the news. Should AI really be writing the news? Let’s discuss.
