The recent debacle at the Chicago Sun-Times, where AI-generated book recommendations and fictitious experts made their way into print, has left me shaking my head while sipping my afternoon brew. Mind you, this isn’t just a simple editorial oversight - it’s a glimpse into a future that’s arriving faster than we can prepare for it.

Working in tech, I’ve witnessed firsthand how AI tools can streamline processes and reduce workload. But there’s a critical difference between using AI to enhance human capabilities and completely replacing human judgment. The Sun-Times incident perfectly illustrates what happens when we cross that line.