AI-generated emails are flooding journalists' inboxes
Journalists are seeing an uptick in emails that appear to be written by AI, with messages often using stilted language and generic phrases. According to 404 Media, these 'tips' often don't make sense or are oddly focused, making them easy for seasoned reporters to spot. The shift points to more people using AI tools to write outreach emails—sometimes with dubious results.
- Seasoned journalists recognize AI-generated language patterns
- Many 'tips' are irrelevant or nonsensical
- AI tools are being used to write outreach emails
- Growing volume of AI-written messages reported
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