Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter is keeping tabs on the latest media news and analysis. The Plain Dealer is again facing criticism for its use of generative artificial intelligence. Two months after drawing national attention for using AI to draft news stories , the 184-year-old newspaper’s digital arm, Cleveland.com , has introduced AI-generated videos on social media — complete with a cartoon mascot named T.T., ostensibly short for Terminal Tower, a local landmark. In one video, the talking building — complete with googly eyes and gesturing hands — highlights Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges’ recent marriage proposal. In another, animated avatars of Plain Dealer Editor Chris Quinn and Content Director Laura Johnston chat about marriage age laws. Quinn hasn’t responded to a request for comment from Poynter. Axios Cleveland reporter Sam Allard posted an exchange with Quinn on X.…