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AI suspected in Merriam-Webster crossword spelling errors

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A Mastodon user reported noticing spelling errors in the Merriam-Webster crossword puzzle over the past month. They suspect that the inclusion of AI in the puzzle's creation process may be the cause of these mistakes. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content on a social media platform speculating about AI's involvement in minor errors, lacking broader industry impact or verifiable claims.

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AI suspected in Merriam-Webster crossword spelling errors

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    One of my morning rituals is the Miriam-Webster crossword with my coffee. Been doing it for years. In the past month, a couple of clues/solutions have contained

    One of my morning rituals is the Miriam-Webster crossword with my coffee. Been doing it for years. In the past month, a couple of clues/solutions have contained spelling mistakes. Smells like # AI

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