NYT
When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic
Thursday, July 30, 2026
An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown identifying chatbot-generated text in 38 stories from a fan fiction community centered on hockey romance. The post prompted responses from community members and fan fiction authors.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/technology/ai-heated-rivalry-fan-fiction.html