The Atlantic discusses how generative AI lacks accurate citations, impacting information credibility online

From The Atlantic: 2024-06-28 16:53:00

Technology companies are touting generative AI as the future for information presentation. ChatGPT and similar systems are designed to mimic human language, but struggle to provide accurate citations when asked. OpenAI’s partnerships with publishers could impact information credibility online, as AI becomes more pervasive.

AI companies like OpenAI envision a future where their platforms drive readers to media partners’ websites. However, current generative AI struggles to consistently cite sources or direct audiences to original content. This could impact information accuracy and reader engagement as AI becomes more integrated into online information retrieval.



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