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AI News Assistants Deliver Inaccurate Information in Nearly Half of Responses, Major Study Finds

A comprehensive international study finds AI assistants frequently misrepresent news content, with 45% of responses containing significant errors. Gemini performed worst with issues in 76% of answers, raising concerns about public trust in AI-generated news summaries.

Widespread Inaccuracy in AI News Responses

Major AI assistants are routinely providing misleading and inaccurate news information across languages and territories, according to the largest-ever research study on the topic. The European Broadcasting Union-coordinated investigation, led by the BBC, evaluated over 3,000 responses from ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity against key criteria including accuracy, sourcing, and contextual understanding.

by Priya Kapoor
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Cambridgeshire Videographer Shuts Business Citing AI Competition

A Fenland videographer is closing his decade-old business, blaming artificial intelligence for decimating his workload. David Johnson says demand for his film production and editing services has completely evaporated as companies turn to AI alternatives.

AI Disruption Forces Closure of Decade-Old Media Business

A Cambridgeshire videographer is shutting down his 10-year-old media company, with sources indicating the “influx of AI” has caused his workload to “plummet” dramatically. David Johnson, who operates DMJ-Imagery in Chatteris, Fenland, confirmed his business will cease operations in April after demand for his services “dried up” over the past year.

by Priya Kapoor