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AISoftwareTechnology

Major AI Chatbots Deliver Inaccurate News Information Nearly Half the Time, International Study Reveals

A comprehensive international study reveals that popular AI chatbots frequently distort news content, with nearly half of all responses containing significant errors. Google’s Gemini performed worst, with problems identified in over three-quarters of its responses to news queries.

AI News Assistants Struggle with Accuracy

Major artificial intelligence chatbots provide inaccurate or distorted news information approximately 45% of the time, according to a significant international study coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union. The research, which involved analysis of more than 3,000 AI responses by professional journalists, reveals concerning patterns of error across popular platforms including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity.

by Bennett Laura
EconomyGovernmentPolicy

UK Budget Preview: Tax Reforms and Economic Measures Under Scrutiny Ahead of Fiscal Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for her upcoming budget amid speculation about tax reforms and cost-of-living measures. Analysts suggest extending income tax threshold freezes and potential changes to property taxes could generate needed revenue while maintaining fiscal buffers.

Fiscal Challenges and Revenue Requirements

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces significant budgetary pressures as she prepares her fiscal statement, with analysts suggesting she may need to raise taxes to meet self-imposed financial rules. According to reports, the government requires approximately £22 billion to maintain its current £10 billion fiscal buffer, which represents one of the smallest margins a chancellor has allowed since 2010, compared to the period average of £30 billion.

by Bennett Laura
CybersecurityGovernment

UK Government Denies Cummings’ Claims of China Breaching Top-Secret Systems

Former adviser Dominic Cummings claims China breached highly sensitive UK intelligence systems containing “Strap” classified material. Security officials and the Cabinet Office have strongly denied the allegations, calling them “categorically untrue” according to reports.

Allegations of Major Security Breach

Former government adviser Dominic Cummings has claimed that China successfully breached high-level systems used to transfer classified intelligence material, according to reports. Cummings stated the compromised information included what the government classifies as “Strap” material – highly sensitive intelligence data considered extremely dangerous if accessed by foreign entities.

by Bennett Laura