Social book tracking app Fable came under fire for offensive year-end reader summaries, which were generated by AI. One such summary reads, “Your journey dives deep into the heart of Black narratives and transformative tales, leaving mainstream stories gasping for air. Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, okay?” Others were flagged by users for being ableist, insulting their reading choices, and recommending books from “a straight, cis white man’s perspective”. Fable replied to users online with apologies for the content, noting that “Our reader summaries are intended to both capture your reading history and playfully roast your taste, […]
