AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds
Published On Feb 11, 2025, 5:33 AM
A BBC study found that major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity, provided inaccurate news summaries, with 51% of answers containing significant inaccuracies and 19% citing factual errors. Concerns were raised about the potential for misinformation causing real-world harm, prompting calls for tech companies to improve accuracy and transparency in AI-generated news. The BBC seeks to collaborate with AI companies to address these issues while emphasizing the importance of publishers maintaining control over their content.
Stock Forecasts
MSFT
Negative
Given the potential backlash against AI companies and the increased focus on accountability and accuracy in AI-assisted news delivery, companies like Microsoft (Copilot) and Google (Gemini) may face scrutiny and a tougher market environment. This could lead to negative sentiment affecting their stock prices.
AMZN
Positive
The focus on the importance of reliable news sources and potential regulations around AI may bolster the stock of companies emphasizing quality content and responsible AI. This could favor stocks like Amazon (Perplexity's investor) that have established journalism and media arms.
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