The Sun-Times is under fire this week after the paper printed a “summer reading list” of mostly fake books that turned out to be generated by AI. The list appeared in a supplemental insert that was produced by a third party. The paper says it’s updating its policies, but the whole thing reminded us of a conversation host Jacoby Cochran had with author Eve L. Ewing earlier this year about some real Chicago books to add to your reading list.

Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.

Follow us @citycastchicago

You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246

Learn more about the sponsors of this May 22 episode:

Williamstown Theatre Festival
Paramount Theatre – Use the code CityCast for $5 off/ticket. Valid for up to 4 tickets
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Become a member of City Cast Chicago.

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

AI Didn’t Generate Our Chicago Reading List