# Ricardo Hausmann AI-generated op-ed controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ricardo-hausmann-ai-generated-op-ed-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-18T20:07:03.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann has faced scrutiny following the publication of an op-ed in the Financial Times that was found to be heavily assisted by artificial intelligence. The article, which critiqued Donald Trump’s tariff policies, drew attention from readers who identified its prose as stilted and mechanical. The Financial Times issued an editorial note clarifying that “AI was used to condense a longer draft of this column prior to submission to the FT and our own editorial involvement.” This admission has sparked debate regarding the distinction between AI assistance and authorship, especially as the publication’s code of conduct prohibits AI use in the writing process. While some social media users utilized the AI detection tool Pangram to suggest the 841-word piece was 71% AI-generated, the reliability of such detection tools remains a point of contention within the industry. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann faces scrutiny over AI-assisted op-ed The Financial Times admitted to using AI to condense an op-ed by Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann, sparking controversy over AI authorship and journalistic standards. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harvard-professor-ricardo-hausmann-faces-scrutiny-over-ai-assisted-op-ed ### 2026-08-16: Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann criticized for AI-generated Financial Times op-ed Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann is facing backlash after a Financial Times op-ed criticizing Donald Trump was identified as largely AI-generated, prompting concerns over academic integrity. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harvard-professor-criticized-for-using-ai-in-financial-times-op-ed --- Cite as: Ricardo Hausmann AI-generated op-ed controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ricardo-hausmann-ai-generated-op-ed-controversy