AI News Assistants Prone to High Error Rates, International Study Reveals
AI assistants routinely misrepresent news content with significant errors in nearly half of responses, according to a comprehensive international study. The research found particular problems with sourcing and accuracy across all major platforms. Experts warn these systemic issues threaten public trust in information ecosystems.
Widespread Accuracy Problems in AI News Responses
Artificial intelligence assistants frequently deliver flawed news information, with significant errors appearing in 45% of responses, according to reports from a major international study. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) research found that AI platforms “routinely misrepresent news content no matter which language, territory, or AI platform is tested.”