The article discusses a case where a reporter for a Wyoming newspaper was caught using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate quotes attributed to the mayor of a town. The reporter, Natrona County Press reporter Camille Erickson, resigned after the incident came to light. The fake quotes were included in a story about the town’s upcoming budget and were attributed to Riverton Mayor Tray Whiteman. However, Whiteman stated that he did not make those comments. The newspaper’s publisher, Adam Weinhaus, acknowledged the incident and stated that the use of AI to generate quotes was a violation of the newspaper’s ethics policy. The article highlights the potential risks and ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in journalism, particularly in creating fabricated quotes or content. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity and fact-checking, even as AI tools become more advanced and accessible.