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AI Chatbots Repeating Russian Disinformation, Study Finds
A study by NewsGuard has found that Russian disinformation is infiltrating major AI chatbots. The research identifies a Moscow-based disinformation network, “Pravda,” which has published 3.6 million articles in 2024 alone, influencing chatbot responses with pro-Kremlin narratives. NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, and found that 33% of responses contained false narratives pushed by Pravda. The network, which has been active since April 2022, operates across 150 domains and has targeted 49 countries. NewsGuard warns that the spread of such misinformation poses significant political and technological risks. (Read More — The Hill Rating)
CBS Seeks Dismissal of Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit
CBS has filed two motions to dismiss an amended lawsuit from President Donald Trump, who is suing the network for $20 billion over allegations of “voter interference” related to the editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. The case, originally filed in Texas, alleges CBS manipulated the interview to harm Trump’s campaign. CBS argues that the lawsuit lacks jurisdiction and violates the First Amendment. Trump’s attorney insists the case will proceed, while the Federal Communications Commission has opened an investigation into CBS over the controversy. (Read More — Axios Rating)
Trump Calls for MSNBC Hosts to Resign Over Controversial Comments
President Donald Trump has called for MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow to resign over Wallace’s remarks about DJ Daniels, a 13-year-old cancer survivor whom Trump honored during a recent joint session. Wallace faced criticism for suggesting Daniels may have to “defend the U.S. Capitol against Trump supporters” in the future. Trump labeled the comments “disgraceful” and also attacked Maddow’s credibility. MSNBC has been undergoing leadership changes following the departure of former network president Rashida Jones in January. (Read More — The Hill Rating)
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