# Bill Simmons ends ChatGPT partnership after fan backlash

> Bill Simmons cuts ties with ChatGPT after fans gave his AI Roger Ebert reviews two thumbs down.
- Title: Bill Simmons ends ChatGPT partnership after fan backlash
- Summary: Bill Simmons cuts ties with ChatGPT after fans gave his AI Roger Ebert reviews two thumbs down.
- Keywords: bill simmons, chatgpt, roger ebert, ai reviews, fan backlash, ringer podcast, AV Club
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/bill-simmons-ends-chatgpt-partnership-after-fan-backlash
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bill simmons, chatgpt, roger ebert, ai reviews, fan backlash, ringer podcast, entertainment, culture
## Partnership ends
Bill Simmons cuts ties with ChatGPT after fans gave his AI Roger Ebert reviews two thumbs down.
## Initial integration
Simmons began integrating ChatGPT into podcast segments after partnering with OpenAI, causing audience backlash.
## Roger Ebert reviews
Simmons used ChatGPT to generate Roger Ebert-style reviews of films after the critic's death.
## Fan reaction
Fans criticized AI-generated Roger Ebert reviews, leading to Simmons ending the partnership with ChatGPT.
## Key takeaway

Bill Simmons ended his ChatGPT partnership following fan backlash over AI-generated Roger Ebert-style movie reviews.