Community Notes on X keep flagging real news as fake

How an image of an Israeli baby shared by Ben Shapiro got hit with false accusations it was AI-generated

The problem isn't just fake news. X is even casting doubt on legitimate content.

On Oct 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Gab users are making AI-generated images of Hitler in a Pixar movie

'How long before they shut it down?'

On Oct 11, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Another forward-thinking CEO’: Boss lays off 90% of workers—and replaces ‘lazy girl jobs’ with AI

'What happened to your empathy towards those customer support people?'

On Oct 11, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

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People are trolling Meta’s new AI-generated stickers—giving Elmo a knife and Waluigi a gun

'I don't think anyone involved has thought anything through.'

On Oct 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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A deepfake of Tom Hanks endorsing a dental plan sparked a warning from the actor

An AI-generated Hanks is duping people about healthcare.

On Oct 2, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Eggs do not melt’: Asa Hutchinson drops AI chatbot after missing GOP debate—that immediately gets trolled

The AI version of Hutchinson is open to appearing on Andrew Tate's podcast.

On Sep 27, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

humanoid AI robot sitting and waiting for a job interview: AI vs human competition

‘How would you feel if you never had to give an interview yourself?’: Career creator warns of AI service promising clones of job-hunters

‘I feel like the CIA should know about this.’

On Sep 21, 2023 by Maya Wray

Pro-Trump rapper posts music video featuring AI-generated Drake and 21 Savage

Pro-Trump rapper posts music video featuring AI-generated Drake and 21 Savage

The real Drake is not a Trump supporter.

On Sep 21, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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Harvard bro sparks immediate backlash with new ‘SmashOrPassAI’ site, where users rate AI-generated women

'Begging techbros to think about the things they make for, like, 10 seconds before jumping in.'

On Sep 5, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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How one Scooby-Doo fan project almost collapsed under AI controversy

A 23-year-old fan just wanted to make a fun cartoon, but ended up being the center of a heated debate over the ethics of using AI voice actors.

On Aug 15, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Zoom forced to walk back AI data training plan after user outrage

The company quietly changed its Terms of Service in March to begin using consumer data to train AI.

On Aug 8, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘I just had a company reach out and want to clone me’: Influencer says she was offered $70,000/week to become A.I. adult star

'yea no that's like selling your soul'

On Aug 2, 2023 by Jack Alban

AI typing on laptop keyboard (l) email exchange on grey background 'The AI design of your email is clever, but significantly lacks warmth. Would it be possible to be contacted by a human being moving forward instead of AI? Many thanks, It's not an AI. I'm just Autistic. See you next Friday. Sent from Proton Mail mobile' (r)

‘Not an email I ever expected to receive’: Autistic professor says person accused them of using AI to write email because it ‘lacked warmth’

‘That is crawl-into-the-center-of-the-earth levels of shame.’

On Jul 25, 2023 by Parks Kugle

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No, Target is not using Baphomet mannequins to push Satanic clothing to kids

The retailer is currently facing backlash from conservatives for carrying Pride merchandise.

On Jun 1, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Explosion near pentagon made with artificial intelligence

A viral AI image of an explosion at the Pentagon caused a brief stock market dip

The Pentagon and local fire departments quickly confirmed the image to be false.

On May 22, 2023 by Mikael Thalen