MIAMI, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMPLIFY, a public relations and legal marketing agency is raising urgent concerns following reports that the content platform National Today, a project of TOP Agency, has been publishing large volumes of AI-generated articles that allegedly plagiarize original reporting from legitimate news outlets without attribution.
According to reporting by Futurism, National Today has systematically republished reworded versions of original journalism — in some cases lifting direct quotes while presenting the material as its own. The scope of the issue appears widespread, impacting national publications as well as smaller local newsrooms.
“This is not just a media ethics issue, it’s a legal and reputational one,” said Aron Solomon, Chief Strategy Officer at AMPLIFY. “If these allegations are accurate, we’re looking at potential copyright infringement at scale, compounded by the use of AI to accelerate and obscure the misconduct.”
The reporting highlights multiple instances where National Today allegedly copied original journalism, including sensitive local reporting and interviews, without credit or links to the original sources. In some cases, the AI-generated articles included factual errors, fabricated quotes, or placeholder names such as “Jane Doe,” raising further concerns about misinformation being distributed at scale.
“Artificial intelligence is a great tool and nothing we’re going to escape in the future. But a hard lesson people in every industry are going to learn is that authenticity is more important than ever. A good rule of thumb is not to steal other people’s work and, generally, not to be a snake,” added Solomon.
AMPLIFY warns that beyond the legal implications, this trend presents a broader threat to the credibility of digital media and the sustainability of original reporting.
“We’re seeing a dangerous erosion of trust,” said Bridget Mercuri, Director of Earned Media & PR at AMPLIFY. “Our job as publicists is to create a trusted bridge between our clients and the public. This kind of AI-driven plagiarism completely erodes that trust. It’s not just frustrating—it’s deeply disheartening for anyone working in this industry.”
The issue also raises questions about platform responsibility, as search engines have reportedly surfaced plagiarized content alongside original reporting. While some content has since been removed following inquiries, the scale and speed at which such material can be produced underscores the challenge facing both regulators and the media industry.
AMPLIFY emphasizes that companies leveraging AI for content creation must implement clear ethical guidelines, attribution standards, and oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse.
As AI continues to reshape the media landscape, AMPLIFY remains committed to advocating for transparency, accountability, and the protection of original work.
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Bridget Mercuri
Public Relations and Earned Media Director
AMPLIFY
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