Media partiality revealed in reporting on Trump vs Biden tell-all books
Bias in broadcast news can often be seen in the way political books are covered, particularly those that criticize Trump. It seems that the media favors stories that are damaging to the former president, while books highlighting viewpoints from Democrats rarely get the same attention. This trend appears to stem from the publishers themselves, who […]
Reading list crafted by AI includes made-up books
AI Use in Summer Reading List Sparks Controversy A recommended summer reading list included works that were not real, generating a bit of confusion. Apparently, more than half of the titles suggested were fabricated. This incident centers around a content distributor who terminated a writer after discovering that the writer had used artificial intelligence to […]
Chicago publication acknowledges including false AI-created books in its summer reading list
Chicago Sun-Times Publishes AI-Generated Summer Reading List The Chicago Sun-Times confirmed on Tuesday that it had inadvertently included an AI-generated list of fictitious books in its summer reading recommendations. This revelation came after the publication’s special 64-page section, released on Sunday, titled “Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of Summer,” presented 15 suggested titles. […]
Summer Reading List Features AI-Created Fictional Books
Backlash Over Fake Books in Chicago Sun-Times Summer Reading List The Chicago Sun-Times is under fire after it published a summer reading list for 2025 that included numerous fictional books credited to real authors. This issue has raised questions about the role of AI in journalism, as it seems nobody checked the contents of the […]
Paper issues apology for summer reading list featuring fictional books created by AI.
The Chicago Sun-Times issued an apology on Tuesday after releasing a list of summer reading suggestions generated by artificial intelligence, which included fictional titles. This AI-generated list appeared online and in print over the past weekend, quickly drawing attention from readers who pointed out the non-existent books and shared their reactions on social media. The […]
Military instructed to remove books connected to DEI and ‘gender ideology’
Pentagon officials and commanders were instructed on Friday to review all books related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of the military’s latest initiative against DEI content. They were tasked with quickly identifying materials that promote what the memo described as divisive concepts and gender ideology. Leaders were given a deadline of May […]
New Pentagon rules prohibit specific books and affirmative action at military schools.
The Pentagon has recently instructed military leaders to review and delete library books associated with diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues within a two-week timeframe. This directive, issued in a memo signed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses, represents a significant move to eliminate programs and materials related to diversity and equity across military institutions. Earlier […]
Pentagon instructs quick evaluation and removal of library books related to diversity and anti-racism.
The Pentagon has instructed military leaders to erase and assess all library books related to diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues within a two-week timeframe, as outlined in a new memo released on Friday. This directive, signed by Secretary of Defense Timothy Dill, represents a significant step in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing campaign to eliminate […]
Top reviews of science fiction, fantasy, and horror books
The Devil by Joe Abercrombie In this novel, the character Diaz hesitates to take on the role of pastor at the Chapel of Holy Convenience. The story unfolds like a medieval European saga, featuring a cross and a wheel, while intertwining a daughter’s narrative in place of a son from a religious perspective. The world-building […]
Review of Dream State by Eric Puchner – a grand story of a lost paradise | Books
Eric Puhner’s New Novel: A Vast Landscape of Emotion Eric Puhner’s latest work, *The Dream State*, offers a sweeping view of Montana’s landscapes—both physical and emotional. Starting in 2004, it opens with a young woman just weeks shy of her wedding, diving into a stunning lake that mirrors the surrounding mountains. This idyllic beginning provides […]