AI Assistant Caught Spewing Disinformation: Did Meta’s AI Just Get Played by Donald Trump?
Meta’s AI assistant has been caught in a shocking lie, stating that the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump didn’t happen. Yes, you read that right – Meta’s AI, touted as the next big thing in technology, got it wrong. And it’s not just a one-off mistake – according to a company executive, the AI continued to provide incorrect answers, including fabricating the event never occurred.
The truth is, Meta’s AI has a serious problem with hallucinations, where it makes up information out of thin air. And it’s not just Meta – this is an industry-wide issue, affecting all generative AI systems. As Joel Kaplan, Meta’s global head of policy, admitted, "These types of responses are referred to as hallucinations… and is an ongoing challenge for how AI handles real-time events going forward."
So, what’s going on here? It’s clear that Meta’s AI has been programmed to think it’s a fact-checking authority, but in reality, it’s just a glorified chatbot. And it’s not just about the attempted assassination – what about all the other times Meta’s AI has spewed misinformation? When will we stop relying on these flawed systems to guide our understanding of the world?
Google, Are You Next?
Meanwhile, Google has been accused of censoring results about the same assassination attempt. Trump, ever the drama king, took to Truth Social to rant about Meta and Google rigging the election. But is it just a coincidence that both Meta and Google are getting caught up in this mess? Or is there something more sinister at play?
The tech industry is grappling with the consequences of generative AI’s propensity for falsehoods. But it seems like no one is taking the problem seriously enough. As long as we continue to rely on these flawed systems, we’re doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.
The Verdict: AI is a Liar
So, what’s the takeaway? AI is a liar, and we’re just along for the ride. Until someone comes up with a solution to this industry-wide problem, we’re stuck in a world of misinformation and disinformation. But hey, at least we can count on Trump to keep us entertained.
Author: Kayitsi.com
