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We're withholding our bylines on AI-assisted stories until further notice. AI can be a powerful tool to support good journalism — but it must have guardrails. Tell @mcclatchy you want real humans reporting the news, not AI slop.

I am among the McClatchy journalists withholding my byline from AI-generated content. I cover sensitive stories that should never be repackaged or altered in any way by artificial intelligence. Whether the story is about sexual abuse or immigrants caged at Alligator Alcatraz, our journalists take great care to ensure that their material is accurate, fair and conveys invaluable aspects of humanity that AI simply can't do.

New: McClatchy journalists at newspapers in 4 states are now withholding their bylines from A.I.-generated content as tensions grow over a "content scaling agent" tool that the company rolled out nytimes.com/2026/05/01/bus…

@CamVenableKAKE @KAKEnews Wichita in the clear for the night?

Storm produced a tornado right after it left KAKEland. Much better mix of energy & shear across SE KS. Starting to notice showers & storms trying to form in Western KS. These are our first signs of upper level energy moving in. Storms MAY struggle until they reach Central KS.

I feel like sirens going off for land spouts reduces the effectiveness of the sirens 🤷‍♀️ #kswx #tornadoalley

@sarahesmith23 💯

this is so fucked

@CorbinBolies YIKES 😬

The tool promises to be “a writing partner" that deals with "the mechanical work of content adaptation" so reporters can focus on "judgment, voice and storytelling." The original stories fed into it are a "research draft." What the CSA doesn't have? A byline.

SCOOP: I got internal photos/videos of McClatchy's Claude-powered "content scaling agent" tool roiling its newsrooms. It's an AI product executives made because "we need more stories and we need more inventory," and journalists "defiant" about using it "will fall behind." 1/6

@kstatevangirl Oh the memories …

Someone is having a Saturday. They just ordered 2 Goldschlager shots at RAB. 😹 (Rock-A-Belly for those not in the know).

Another 5-star experience @Chilis in Wichita. Our service was awesome and the food was tops!

110-year-old Turkish grandma shares her secret to a long life: "i never once used Microsoft Teams"

@Chilis The Goat

Kansas House could we focus on issues like the insane property taxes and let coaches and parents handle the business of raising kids and coaching?

I've used em-dashes my whole life — they add rhythm and grace to writing. But now they're an AI tell. Can we get a grandfather clause for those of us who were fluent in em-dashes before ChatGPT launched in November 2022?

Billy Bob Thornton: "Politically, I call myself a radical moderate. I’m like very strong in my opinions but my opinions don’t belong to any political party. I just look at what makes sense and I think we need a common sense party in this country."

Nick Lachey to Chris #LoveisBlind

Chris #LOVEISBLINDreunion

@Stanimal032 Brave boy!! You got this 💪🙏❤️

Which, I sometimes wonder what and how much I should share on here. Brody was nervous this am so I showed him everyone’s supportive comments and kind words. He smiled at me and said “That makes me feel better.” So thank you. 🙏🏻

He’s back in the OR. Game day! 🙏🏻

@CityofWichita LOWER PROPERY TAXES

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We had an audience full of teachers last night and it was one of the best crowds we ever had. Teachers don’t get enough. Can we make today “thank a teacher” day?