A surprising claim has emerged from former prime minister Imran Khan, stating that an essay recently published in The Economist under his name was actually generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Mr. Khan made this assertion while speaking to journalists after attending two trials at Adiala Jail in Pakistan. He confirmed that while he did not personally write the essay, the content was based on points he had dictated, which were then converted into written form using AI.
The essay, which expressed concerns about the upcoming election scheduled for Feb 8, caused speculation among observers who questioned if Mr. Khan had personally penned the piece. The caretaker Information Minister, Murtaza Solangi, also voiced objections, stating that the ghostwritten article had been falsely attributed to Mr. Khan. He claimed that no content had been leaked from the jail, suggesting that the article had been simply consolidated from facts already available on social media platforms.
While AI technology like ChatGPT can be used to draft articles, some have raised doubts about Mr. Khan’s claim. Digital rights expert Usama Khilji emphasized that whether the article was written by Mr. Khan, AI-generated based on his notes, or edited by his aides, the substance of the article is more important. He noted that AI can be a useful tool to assist in the writing process.
Since its initial publication in The Economist, the article has gained significant attention, with over 25 million views across various reposts. PTI’s social media team has also utilized replies under the publication’s posts to reinforce the party’s narrative on the challenges faced by the party. PTI supporters have shared videos alleging human rights violations, persecution of party workers, and claims of an assassination attempt on Mr. Khan’s life.
In a separate development, during a Supreme Court hearing on a petition seeking a fair electoral environment, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reported that it accepted a majority of PTI candidates’ nomination papers. The PTI’s lawyers were cautioned by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa not to make baseless allegations against the ECP without proper evidence. PTI’s counsel highlighted concerns over the treatment of their candidates under the Maintenance of Public Order and requested the restoration of the party’s iconic bat symbol.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on PTI’s petition for January 11.
The source of the article is from the blog kewauneecomet.com