We Used to be Journos EXCLUSIVE: fake mosque story exposed, ChatGPT leak in print + WTF is really happening with shadowbans
Nov 18, 2025
Jan and Antoinette dive into the chaos of a fake mosque letter that sparked outrage across multiple media outlets. They reveal how one newspaper mistakenly published a ChatGPT prompt, highlighting the rising influence of AI in journalism. Jan shares her own struggle with a shadowban on Instagram, testing out creative ways to regain visibility. Plus, the hosts discuss serious implications of a human rights complaint against News Corp, emphasizing the need for accountability in media.
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AI Can Manufacture Fake Journalism
- AI‑generated bylines and fabricated reporting have already fooled reputable outlets.
- Reliance on AI without verification risks publishing invented facts and sources.
Productivity Risks Creativity Loss
- AI boosts productivity but can erode creativity and craft over time.
- Managers must set limits to prevent AI from simply replacing journalists rather than enhancing work.
Fake Flyer Sparked Mosque Panic
- The Daily Telegraph ran a flyer claiming the Australian Iraqi Muslim Society planned a Fairfield mosque based on a letter.
- Community members alerted Jan and Antoinette that the flyer and contact details were fabricated.