Sydney Morning Herald takes down article after author admits using AI
The Sydney Morning Herald has retracted an opinion piece written by a university academic after it was revealed that the author used AI to compose the article. The editor stated that the use of AI was not disclosed, which is against the publication's editorial standards. The author defended the use of AI in higher education, but the incident has raised questions about transparency in academic writing.
- ▪The article defended the use of AI in higher education.
- ▪The author, Cath Ellis, admitted to using AI to write the piece without informing the Herald.
- ▪The editor of the Herald stated that the article did not meet their editorial standards.
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Sydney Morning Herald takes down opinion piece about AI after author used AI to write itRBy Rhiannon Soliman-MarronTopic:AIWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:04pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:04pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:04pmThe article defended the use of AI in higher education. (ABC News: Greg Bigelow)In short:An opinion piece written by a university academic defending the use of AI has been taken down by the Sydney Morning Herald after the author admitted using AI to write it.Editor Jordan Baker said the Herald was not told about the use of AI and that is was "unacceptable".Nine, publisher of the Herald, did not provide a statement to the ABC.abc.net.au/news/sydney-morning-herald-takes-down-ai-wsu-article/106756298Link copiedShareShare articleThe Sydney Morning Herald has taken down an opinion piece defending the…
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