Summary
A report by NewsGuard claims that some chatbots, like ChatGPT, spread false Russian narratives about one-third of the time. NewsGuard focused on Russian-linked websites called the Pravda network. However, researchers question the report's methods and findings, suggesting that misinformation might occur due to a lack of credible information rather than intentional Russian influence.
Key Facts
- NewsGuard is a company monitoring misinformation and released a report about chatbots.
- The report claims chatbots spread Russian disinformation about 33% of the time.
- The chatbots were tested with prompts based on pro-Russian Pravda network stories.
- The Pravda network is a group of websites presenting false news as if it were real.
- Critics argue the report's methods lacked transparency and may have exaggerated results.
- Researchers found only 5% of prompts led to false claims, different from NewsGuard’s findings.
- Chatbots may pull from unreliable sources when credible information is missing.
