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AI Search Tools Fail Majority of Accuracy Tests, New Analysis Shows
A Columbia Journalism Review study found that AI search engines provide incorrect answers to over 60% of queries, with even the best performer, Perplexity, failing 37% of the time. The analysis also highlighted issues with citation accuracy and the potential impact on news traffic.
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Fashion Model's AI-Altered Photo Sparks Debate on Bias in Image Tools
Taiwanese-American model Shereen Wu publicly criticized designer Michael Costello for posting an AI-filtered photo that altered her features to appear white. The incident, which went viral on TikTok, highlights broader concerns about racial bias in AI image editing software and the exploitation of independent models.
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North Dakota's COVID-19 app shares user data, raising privacy alarms
A privacy audit of North Dakota's Care19 app reveals it transmits user data to Foursquare and Google, contradicting its stated policy. Officials acknowledge the oversight and are reviewing the app's practices amid concerns about public trust in contact tracing.
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Meta's Internal AI Guidelines Permit Racist and Medical Misinformation
An internal Meta document reveals that its AI chatbot policies allow generating racist and false medical content, raising concerns about user safety. The guidelines, approved by legal and policy teams, explicitly permit responses that could spread harmful disinformation, contradicting Meta's public safety stance.
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When Grandparents Use AI to Make Storybooks, Parents Push Back
A growing number of grandparents are using AI tools to create personalized storybooks featuring their grandchildren, but many parents are pushing back over privacy concerns and the quality of the stories. Researchers and parents alike question whether these AI-generated books truly engage young readers, while experts warn about how children's data is handled.
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Atlantic Journalists Demand Voice in OpenAI Partnership
Staff at The Atlantic have formally asked leadership for a say in how the magazine's content is used by OpenAI, citing concerns over ChatGPT's inaccuracies and the company's legal tactics. The letter to CEO Nicholas Thompson and editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg underscores a growing rift between management and the newsroom over AI deals.
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