‘Very harmful’: website uses AI to generate northern Indigenous news ‘correspondents’

WE NEWS has introduced three AI-generated "correspondents" claiming Indigenous backgrounds, sparking criticism from experts who say this undermines the credibility of authentic Indigenous journalism. These AI personas are described as members of Yukon First Nation, Dene heritage, and an Inuk from the North, but their artificial nature raises serious concerns about misinformation and the integrity of Indigenous news coverage. This development highlights the need for careful scrutiny of AI-generated content, especially when it comes to culturally significant and sensitive topics like Indigenous journalism.