Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations

Here's something that might surprise you — Ars Technica had to retract an article because it included fake quotes generated by AI. Yep, an AI tool basically made up what someone supposedly said, and that got published. Ken Fisher, writing for Technology, explains that this is a big no-no, especially since Ars has long warned about relying too much on AI. Now, here's where it gets interesting — Ars says this was a one-off mistake, and they've checked their recent work and found no other issues. But what’s crucial, according to Fisher, is that Ars has a strict rule: any AI-generated content must be clearly labeled and used only for demo purposes. And in this case, that rule was broken. So, the lesson here? Even the most tech-savvy outlets can slip up — what really matters is how they handle it afterward. Keep an eye on how AI is integrated into journalism. The risks are real — and the standards matter more than ever.