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Journalist Suspended for Inaccurate AI-Generated Quotes

3/21/2026

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Peter Vandermeersch, a senior journalist at Mediahuis, has been suspended after admitting he used AI tools to quote individuals inaccurately.
He acknowledged making errors by not verifying AI-generated quotes, which he described as hallucinations.
An NRC investigation found several quotes attributed to individuals were false.
Mediahuis reaffirmed its commitment to reliable journalism and strict AI usage guidelines, and Vandermeersch expressed regret for not upholding human oversight.

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Peter Vandermeersch, a senior journalist at Mediahuis, has been suspended after admitting he used AI tools to quote individuals inaccurately.
He acknowledged making errors by not verifying AI-generated quotes, which he described as hallucinations.
An NRC investigation found several quotes attributed to individuals were false.
Mediahuis reaffirmed its commitment to reliable journalism and strict AI usage guidelines, and Vandermeersch expressed regret for not upholding human oversight.