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Student Quits Over AI Use at Cleveland Plain Dealer

2/20/2026

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Story summary
  • Chris Quinn, editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reported on February 14 that a college student withdrew from a reporting role due to the newspaper's use of artificial intelligence.
  • The Plain Dealer has used AI tools to cover Lorain, Lake, and Geauga counties.
  • An AI rewrite specialist drafts articles for content that editors fact-check and edit.
  • Quinn stressed that human oversight remains integral, ensuring AI does not control reporting.