Opinion: Current Affairs bans AI-generated content, citing worker protection
Current Affairs, a union‑backed print magazine, announced a strict anti‑AI policy: no AI‑generated text or illustrations will appear in its issues. The decision follows a new contract that bars any AI‑created content, emphasizing a commitment to human creativity and quality. While the magazine will still allow writers to use AI tools for research or minor edits, it draws a line at using AI to…
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- Current Affairs announced a union‑backed policy banning all AI‑generated text and illustrations from its print magazine.
- The editorial cites Futurism’s report of over 200,000 creative‑industry jobs lost in four years as a warning.
- Other outlets like Business Insider, Sports Illustrated and the Wall Street Journal have faced criticism for publishing AI‑written pieces.
The editorial contrasts its stance with other outlets that have embraced AI, noting Business Insider’s “all in on AI” approach, Sports Illustrated’s exposure for publishing AI‑written pieces, and a Wall Street Journal op‑ed by billionaire Stan Druckenmiller that was later revealed as AI‑generated. Citing Futurism’s report of more than 200,000 creative‑industry jobs lost in four years, the piece argues that AI threatens workers and dilutes authentic culture. It calls on readers to support publications that value human‑made content and to reject “slop” produced by generative models.
The article frames the policy as a protest against profit‑driven AI adoption, urging subscriptions and donations to sustain handmade journalism.
Why We're Banning AI
currentaffairs.org · 15 October 2026
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