As Il Foglio, one of Italy’s most prominent newspapers, published the first-ever newspaper edition entirely created by artificial intelligence (AI). This special four-page issue was made available both in print and online. The project is part of a month-long experimental initiative designed to test AI's role in journalism and its impact on daily life.

A Test of AI in Journalism

Il Foglio’s Editor-in-Chief, Claudio Cerasa, described the initiative as an experiment to showcase how AI functions in practice. “Articles, headlines, quotes, summaries… even occasional irony was entirely produced by AI” said Cerasa, emphasizing that journalists’ roles were reduced to “asking AI questions and reviewing the responses.” According to him, this issue should not be seen as an artificial product but rather as a reflection of intelligence.

Published on Tuesday, this special supplement, Il Foglio AI, covers many topics. The front page analyzes U.S. President Donald Trump’s supporters in Italy and their contradictory stance on “cancel culture." Another striking article, titled “Putin’s 10 Betrayals,” details Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s broken promises and agreements over the past two decades.

On the economic front, the paper discusses Italy’s recent income tax reforms, which have reportedly resulted in salary increases for approximately 750,000 workers. Social issues are also addressed, with one article exploring how European youth are shifting away from traditional relationships in favor of alternative relationship forms known as “situationships.” The final page features AI-generated reader letters, one of which poses the question: Will AI make humans useless? The AI’s witty response: A great innovation, yes, but it still can’t get the right amount of sugar in coffee.

The Power and Limitations of AI Journalism

While the articles are well-structured, clear, and grammatically flawless, the absence of direct human quotes highlights AI’s current limitations. Cerasa believes this raises further questions about AI’s future in journalism. “This is a newspaper—it contains news, debate, and provocation,” he said, emphasizing that the project serves as a testing ground for AI’s integration into daily journalism.

Il Foglio

Founded in 1996 by Giuliano Ferrara, Il Foglio (meaning “the paper” or “the page” in English) is known for its conservative political stance and liberal economic views. Ferrara, a journalist and politician, transitioned from a radical left background to neoconservatism. He served as a spokesperson in Silvio Berlusconi’s government in 1994 and gained prominence for his sharp critiques of left-wing cultural structures. Since 2015, the newspaper has been under the leadership of Claudio Cerasa.

A New Era in Journalism

As media organizations worldwide use AI platforms to distribute unauthorized content, Il Foglio’s bold move has captured attention. Cerasa summed up the experiment by saying, “This is just another Il Foglio—created purely by intelligence.” Many believe the project has the potential to revolutionize news production in the years to come.