An author and freelance journalist has admitted to using AI to help him write a book review for the New York Times. An editor’s note now precedes the review online, advising readers of the issue and providing a link to the Guardian review. The portion quoted online seems to speak more to the issue of unattributed work than his use of AI. “Good criticism thrives in the complexity of its environment,” writes critic Jane Howard, who is also The Conversation’s Arts + Culture editor. Last month, author Mia Ballard was accused of using AI to write her horror novel, Shy Girl.

Source: New York Times April 01, 2026 05:56 UTC