A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can’t be outsourced

# AI Review Scandal Shows Why Human Judgment Matters A New York Times book reviewer was fired after using AI to help write a review, which then copied phrases from another critic's work without credit. The incident raises a bigger question: AI tools can summarize and rephrase existing ideas, but genuine criticism requires a human critic's original judgment and perspective—something AI simply can't provide.