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AI Chatbots Still Fail at Basic News Accuracy, BBC Study Reveals

A comprehensive international study led by the BBC has found that AI chatbots from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft still produce inaccurate news information nearly half the time. The findings raise serious concerns as tech companies increasingly promote these tools as primary information sources despite persistent reliability issues.

In what could become a significant credibility crisis for the AI industry, new research indicates that chatbots from major technology companies still can’t be trusted with basic news facts. According to a comprehensive international study coordinated by the BBC, AI assistants get news-related information wrong approximately 45% of the time.

The Scale of the Problem

by Megan Carter
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Ipswich Unveils Interactive Portal to Boost Town Centre Footfall and Global Connections

A new interactive portal offering live video connections to international locations has been installed in Ipswich town centre. Council leaders hope the digital installation will attract more visitors and support local businesses. The initiative follows similar successful projects in cities worldwide.

Digital Gateway Aims to Revitalize Town Centre

Ipswich has joined a growing network of global cities with the installation of an interactive portal providing real-time visual connections to other destinations, according to council announcements. The structure, positioned outside Ipswich Town Hall, features a two-way live video feed that allows passers-by to see and interact with people in different locations instantly.

by Tyler Brooks P.E