NewsBreak, the most downloaded news app in the US with Chinese roots, has been caught using AI to generate 'entirely false' news stories. The AI tool scrapes the web and rewrites local news, leading to at least 40 misleading or erroneous stories since 2021. Reports indicate the app published a false Christmas Eve shooting story and is accused of creating fake content.
A Wednesday Reuters report found that NewsBreak used AI at least 40 times since 2021 to publish inaccurate stories, post stories from other sources under fake bylines, and take content from competitors. https://t.co/M21J1XvXW2
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Top news app caught sharing “entirely false” AI-generated news. According to Reuters, NewsBreak's AI tool, which scrapes the web and helps rewrite local news stories, has been used to publish at least 40 misleading or erroneous stories since 2021. https://t.co/EYc96zunI3