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arts-and-culture5 days ago•1 min saved

Caine Prize Winner Defends Authorship After AI Detection Tool Flags Winning Story

Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using artificial intelligence to write 'The Blue Fighter,' the short story that won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing. The dispute emerged after journalist Vauhini Vara reported in The Atlantic that AI-detection software Pangram flagged the work as almost entirely machine-generated. Kundizeza maintains the story is his own original work, while the Caine Prize organization has launched an investigation into the allegations.

via The Guardian|

#ai-detection #arts-and-culture #caine-prize

arts-and-culture5 days ago•6 min saved

Zimbabwean Caine Prize Winner Defends Authorship Against AI Detection Controversy

Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza has firmly denied using artificial intelligence to write 'The Blue Fighter,' the short story that won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing. The dispute arose after The Atlantic published an article citing AI-detection software Pangram, which flagged the work as entirely AI-generated. Kundizeza provided a documented chronology of the story's development, linking it to a poem about fish tanks and his own family’s economic struggles in Zimbabwe. Caine Prize chair Ellah Wakatama criticized The Atlantic for publishing allegations without a full investigation, while critics accused the scrutiny of targeting Black and African writers. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between automated detection tools and human creative evolution.

via BBC|

#ai-detection #arts-and-culture #caine-prize

entertainment2 months ago•11 min saved

Larry David and Alan Dershowitz: The End of a Martha's Vineyard Friendship

Larry David and Alan Dershowitz ended their decades-long friendship after Dershowitz joined Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment defense team. A 2021 confrontation on Martha's Vineyard, where David called Dershowitz 'disgusting,' marked the final break. Recent interviews reveal mutual regret over the loss, though David maintains his stance that Dershowitz 'made a deal with the devil.'

via Variety|

#alan-dershowitz #entertainment #larry-david

politics5 months ago•7 min saved

FBI reportedly probes leaks to Atlantic reporter over Kash Patel story

The FBI is reportedly conducting a criminal leak investigation centered on leaks to an Atlantic journalist who published a critical profile of Kash Patel, an unusual insider-threat case that targets a reporter rather than a disclosure of classified material. The FBI denies the probe; The Atlantic defends the reporting, highlighting concerns about press freedom and DOJ policies on handling reporters’ records, which have evolved under Garland and were later altered by the current administration.

via MS NOW|

#fbi #kash-patel #leaks

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Patel Files $250M Defamation Suit Against The Atlantic Over Excessive-Drinking Allegations

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, disputing an article that alleged excessive drinking and mismanagement, with The Atlantic defending its reporting and Patel denying the claims.

via PBS|

#defamation #excessive-drinking #fbi

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

Kash Patel launches $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic

Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, alleging the publication published false statements that harmed his reputation.

via Axios|

#defamation #kash-patel #lawsuit

us-politics6 months ago•3 min saved

FBI Director Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Suit Against The Atlantic

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit in D.C. federal court against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging the article The Atlantic published about his alleged excessive drinking and unexplained absences contains false, fabricated claims that threaten his reputation and position. The Atlantic defends the reporting, saying it stands by its story, while Patel argues the piece relied on anonymous sources and failed to give him adequate time to respond. The suit cites the public-figure standard of actual malice and places Patel’s dispute within a broader pattern of Trump-era media litigation.

via The New York Times|

#defamation #fbi #media-law

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Defamation Claims

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, alleging the article published false, damaging claims about his conduct, including excessive drinking and unexplained absences. The Atlantic defended its reporting, saying it relied on interviews with more than two dozen sources and comments from White House and FBI; Patel argues the magazine ignored responses and a pre-publication letter. U.S. defamation law requires public officials to prove actual malice to win.

via BBC|

#defamation #fbi #kash-patel

law6 months ago•306 min saved

Patel files $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic over drinking allegations

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit in a DC federal court against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, accusing the magazine of publishing false, malice-driven claims that he periodically drank heavily and was unfit for duty. The Atlantic and Fitzpatrick say the reporting is thorough and will be defended vigorously, noting they relied on numerous sources and pre-publication denials, while Patel’s team argues the piece ignored denials and basic investigative steps to counter its central thesis.

via CNN|

#defamation #fbi #kash-patel

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Patel files $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic over drinking and attendance claims

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic in Washington, DC, contesting a report that alleged he frequently drinks and has irregular attendance, calling the allegations false; The Atlantic says it stands by its reporting and will defend the piece.

via CBS News|

#defamation #fbi #kash-patel

media8 months ago•10 min saved

Measles, Narrative Truth, and Persuasion: Bruenig’s Hypothetical Essay

An interview analyzes Elizabeth Bruenig's The Atlantic piece that presents a hypothetical, heavily researched measles narrative in second person, blending fiction and journalism to show the disease's biology, public-health response, and long-term risks like SSPE; Bruenig discusses her research, why she framed it as creative nonfiction, and how the editor's note clarifies it's based on reporting rather than a single true family's story—aimed at informing readers and prompting reflection on vaccination decisions despite mixed reader reactions.

via Nieman Lab|

#creative-nonfiction #elizabeth-bruenig #measles

culture8 months ago•25 min saved

As Syria Falls, Assad's Candy Crush Obsession Comes to Light

An Atlantic profile portrays Bashar al-Assad as obsessed with sex and Candy Crush as Syria collapsed, including an alleged affair with journalist Luna al‑Shibl (who died in 2024 in a suspicious car crash), and noting Assad's eventual flight to Russia, highlighting the surreal mix of brutal rule and pop‑culture quirks.

via outkick.com|

#affair #assad #candy-crush

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

The Atlantic Expands into Gaming

The Atlantic is launching a new digital hub for its growing collection of puzzle and game offerings, including titles like Bracket City, Caleb’s Inferno Crossword, and new games like Stacks and Fluxis, accessible on web and app, with some content behind a paywall for subscribers, as part of its effort to create more immersive and artisanal gaming experiences.

via The Verge|

#digital-hub #games #puzzle-games

media-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

OpenAI Partners with Vox and The Atlantic for News Integration

Journalists and unions from The Atlantic and Vox Media are alarmed by OpenAI's new content licensing deals with their publications, citing concerns over transparency and the potential negative impact on their work. These agreements allow OpenAI to use the publishers' archives to train its AI models, sparking debates about the ethical implications and the future of journalism.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-training #journalists-concerns #media-and-technology

literature2 years ago•1 min saved

Top Book Recommendations of 2023: The Atlantic, Maureen Corrigan, WTOP, and Denver Public Library

The Atlantic has released its list of the 10 best books of 2023, featuring titles that are both thought-provoking and captivating. The selection includes novels exploring the human cost of colonialism, inventive couplets on relationships, a history of the American dream, and memoirs on mental illness and religious zealotry. Notable books on the list include "Our Share of Night" by Mariana Enríquez, "Beyond the Door of No Return" by David Diop, "Ordinary Notes" by Christina Sharpe, "How to Say Babylon" by Safiya Sinclair, and Emily Wilson's translation of "The Iliad." The Atlantic aims to recognize books that offer unique perspectives and inspire readers to imagine new possibilities.

via Book Riot|

#best-books-of-2023 #book-recommendations #literature