Can AI Write a Sports Recap Without Making Up Stats? Mostly.

A developer has launched 'Full Court Press,' an automated WNBA fanzine that uses AI to generate game recaps while maintaining strict factual integrity. To prevent the common AI issue of 'hallucinating' statistics, the project employs a rigorous validation layer. Code extracts raw stats directly from play-by-play data, and a fact-checking system verifies every name and number against these sources before publication. If the AI's prose fails to align with the verified facts, the system automatically replaces the AI-generated content with a concise, code-written summary. Built on AWS using Claude Haiku 4.5 and Amazon Polly for audio, the project demonstrates a hybrid approach where agents handle generation while deterministic code ensures accuracy. The site provides daily editions, audio recaps, and printable zines, proving that AI-assisted journalism can be reliable when constrained by a strict, fact-first architectural framework.