AI chatbots struggle with misinformation in non-English languages, with Russian, Chinese, and Spanish showing the highest failure rates. A new study suggests using French as a translation baseline to improve multilingual fact-checking. Discover the risks, implications, and possible solutions for AI-generated misinformation.

DeepSeek AI, a newly launched Chinese chatbot, has raised concerns after scoring an 83% fail rate in a NewsGuard audit on news accuracy. The chatbot frequently failed to debunk misinformation, inserted Chinese government narratives, and struggled with outdated information. Despite its rapid adoption, DeepSeek's reliability remains in question, highlighting risks in the AI-driven news landscape.

A major security lapse in DeepSeek AI has exposed over 1 million sensitive records, raising serious privacy concerns. Cybersecurity firm Wiz discovered an unprotected database containing user chat histories, API keys, and backend details. Meanwhile, a study found the chatbot had an 83% misinformation rate, making it the least reliable among 11 tested AI models.

Meta is introducing AI-generated characters to Facebook and Instagram, aiming to transform user engagement. These virtual personas, complete with bios and content creation tools, promise exciting opportunities but also present challenges like misinformation and content quality concerns. Explore how Meta is leading the charge in AI-driven social media innovation.