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Why ChatGPT and Bing Chat are so good at making things up

Over the past few months, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have captured the world's attention due to their ability to converse in a human-like way on just about any subject. But they come with a serious drawback: They can present convincing false information easily, making them unreliable sources of factual information and potential sources of defamation.

AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT rely on a type of AI called a "large language model" (LLM) to generate their responses. An LLM is a computer program trained on millions of text sources that can read and generate "natural language" text—language as humans would naturally write or talk. Unfortunately, they can also make mistakes.

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Iron People: Ukraine's railway network in a time of war - photo essay
Iron People: Ukraine's railway network in a time of war - photo essay
Documenting the drivers, railway workers and passengers on Europe's third largest rail network during an extraordinary year in which Ukraine defied Russia's plan to conquer the country

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Cyber firm Group-IB finalises Russia split to spur global ambitions
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow reportedly carrying out 'overhaul' of security services over data leaks to Ukraine, says US thinktank
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow reportedly carrying out 'overhaul' of security services over data leaks to Ukraine, says US thinktank
Russian drones struck Ukraine's southern Odesa region overnight and caused a fire at an infrastructure facility, the head of the military command of the Odesa region, Yuri Kruk, said on Wednesday. No casualties have been reported and firefighters were working at the scene, he said.



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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 421 of the invasion
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 421 of the invasion
Russian drones struck Ukraine’s southern Odesa region overnight and caused a fire at an infrastructure facility, the head of the military command of the Odesa region, Yuri Kruk, said on Wednesday. No casualties have been reported and firefighters were working at the scene, he said.

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Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban  
Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban
“The Biden administration is taking money out of the paychecks of American truckers, American teachers, American farmers, American builders and American soldiers and sending it to the same people who shot at those soldiers, who murdered those soldiers, until not long ago,” Mr. Comer said. “And the Biden administration has no interest in identifying the waste, fraud and abuse connected to Afghanistan.”




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Stampede in Yemen's Sanaa kills at least 85  
Stampede in Yemen's Sanaa kills at least 85
The stampede took place during the distribution of charitable donations by merchants in the final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Houthi-controlled Ministry of Interior's spokesperson said in a statement.


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Netflix's co-founder says Blockbuster execs tried not to laugh when they pitched a $50 million partnership — it's now worth $149 billion  
Netflix's co-founder says Blockbuster execs tried not to laugh when they pitched a $50 million partnership — it's now worth $149 billion
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said that when Netflix almost went bankrupt after the dot-com crash, the company approached Blockbuster about a potential partnership.




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Macron Said Out Loud What Europeans Really Think About China  
Macron Said Out Loud What Europeans Really Think About China
Leaders in Washington need to face an uncomfortable truth: A self-reliant EU is a better partner than a dependent one.


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Your wastewater could reveal norovirus outbreaks  
Your wastewater could reveal norovirus outbreaks
Wastewater surveillance firm Biobot Analytics is launching a new effort to monitor for norovirus outbreaks.




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Woman jailed after trying to kill lookalike in New York with poisoned cheesecake  
Woman jailed after trying to kill lookalike in New York with poisoned cheesecake
Viktoria Nasyrova is said to have offered the sedative-laced dessert to a New York City beautician during an eyelash appointment. The victim, who survived the incident, was found in a coma. A trial was told the two women look similar, with dark hair and similar skin tones.




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BMW skids into ice cream melee at Shanghai auto show  
BMW skids into ice cream melee at Shanghai auto show
SHANGHAI : Chinese internet users berated German automaker BMW on Thursday, accusing it of discrimination at the Shanghai auto show amid claims workers at its Mini booth favoured foreign over domestic visitors during an ice cream giveaway promotion.Mini apologised for the incident in question, saying in a


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I don't buy it: Ravi Shastri responds to KL Rahul's reasoning for slow batting on Jaipur pitch in LSG's win vs RR  
I don't buy it: Ravi Shastri responds to KL Rahul's reasoning for slow batting on Jaipur pitch in LSG's win vs RR
RR vs LSG, IPL 2023: KL Rahul defended Lucknow's slow approach in the powerplay, saying that the pitch in Jaipur was not suited to scoring 180. However, former captain Ravi Shastri questioned Rahul's inability to make use of extra opportunities that came his way on Wednesday.




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Man Loses Box Of Mangoes On Flight. Airline Replaces It, Wins Praise  
Man Loses Box Of Mangoes On Flight. Airline Replaces It, Wins Praise
A viral tweet came to the attention of the airline and the man got the same mangoes he wanted to give his mother.


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The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it  
The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it
Bacteria, fungi and other microbes, which are vital to life on Earth, were long thought impervious to threats endangering larger lifeforms. Now biologists are warning of a microbial extinction event




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Coastal shellfish 'colonise' giant Pacific Ocean garbage patch: Study  
Coastal shellfish 'colonise' giant Pacific Ocean garbage patch: Study
US researchers said they found invertebrates that originated from coastal areas, mostly from countries on the other side of the ocean. Read more at straitstimes.com.


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Google employees who tested its ChatGPT rival Bard reportedly called it 'cringeworthy' and a 'pathological liar,' and said the AI's responses could 'result in serious injury or death'  
Google employees who tested its ChatGPT rival Bard reportedly called it 'cringeworthy' and a 'pathological liar,' and said the AI's responses could 'result in serious injury or death'
"Bard is worse than useless: please do not launch," one Google employee wrote in an internal group message, Bloomberg reported.


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Grocery app Getir, once worth $11.8 billion, sees valuation almost halved with new funding, sources say  
Grocery app Getir, once worth $11.8 billion, sees valuation almost halved with new funding, sources say
Getir boomed in the pandemic with its promise of 10-minute deliveries, but consumer habits have changed, the economy is tough, and VCs are wary.


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US foreclosure filings jump 22%, and repossessions hit highest level in 3 years  
US foreclosure filings jump 22%, and repossessions hit highest level in 3 years
Foreclosure activity has increased for 23 consecutive months after the federal moratorium was lifted, real estate data analytics firm ATTOM said.


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New research reveals how coffee and tea can affect risk of early death for adults with diabetes | CNN  
New research reveals how coffee and tea can affect risk of early death for adults with diabetes | CNN
People with type 2 diabetes who drink more coffee, tea and water can dramatically lower their risk of heart disease and early death, a new study found.


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Republican attorneys general ask court to overturn Biden admin's water facility cybersecurity regulations | CNN Politics  
Republican attorneys general ask court to overturn Biden admin's water facility cybersecurity regulations | CNN Politics
Republican attorneys general in Arkansas, Iowa and Missouri this week asked a federal appeals court to overturn the Biden administration's new cybersecurity regulations for water facilities, calling the requirements overly burdensome and a violation of state sovereignty.


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Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over Twitter data  
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over Twitter data
The multi-billionaire was responding to the tech giant's plan to drop Twitter from its advertising platform.


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How to deal with food poisoning while traveling—and how to avoid it altogether  
How to deal with food poisoning while traveling—and how to avoid it altogether
Some countries have a reputation for putting travelers at a higher risk for gastrointestinal illnesses. But you can get sick from an improperly handled meal anywhere in the world.


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67 million children missed out on vaccines because of COVID-19, UNICEF says  
67 million children missed out on vaccines because of COVID-19, UNICEF says
Vaccine coverage among children declined in 112 countries and the percentage of children vaccinated worldwide slipped 5 points to 81%.


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Puppy saves English man’s life by chewing his toe ‘to the bone’  
Puppy saves English man’s life by chewing his toe ‘to the bone’
Doctors who treated the man discovered he had two blocked arteries in his leg. Read more at straitstimes.com.


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Bud Light's Tepid Response to Anti-Trans Backlash  
Bud Light's Tepid Response to Anti-Trans Backlash
LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized Bud Light for not adequately defending trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney after backlash from conservatives


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SpaceX readies for another attempt to launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built | CNN  
SpaceX readies for another attempt to launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built | CNN
SpaceX is once again gearing up for the inaugural test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever created and the vehicle that could one day return astronauts to the moon or — perhaps — propel the first trip to Mars.


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Japan steps up diplomacy to avoid 'losing' Global South to China  
Japan steps up diplomacy to avoid 'losing' Global South to China
Kishida plots Africa tour ahead of G-7 summit to compete for influence


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New York City Is Losing Out On $12 Billion Annually Because Of Remote Work  
New York City Is Losing Out On $12 Billion Annually Because Of Remote Work
New York City businesses are losing revenue with people working remotely. The workers coming into Manhattan are spending $12.4 billion less per year than they were before the pandemic, according to a Bloomberg report citing data from Stanford University economist Nicholas Bloom’s WFH Research team.


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Musk says Tesla will put sales growth ahead of profit  
Musk says Tesla will put sales growth ahead of profit
Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk on Wednesday doubled down on the price war he started at the end of last year, saying the electric vehicle (EV) maker would prioritize sales growth ahead of profit in a weak economy.


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Italian minister sparks fury for saying immigration leads to 'ethnic replacement' | CNN  
Italian minister sparks fury for saying immigration leads to 'ethnic replacement' | CNN
The brother-in-law and close political ally of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that Italy's low birth rate and an increase in irregular immigration could lead to "ethnic replacement," sparking anger from the country's opposition.


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A deadly fungus with mysterious origins is raising alarms  
A deadly fungus with mysterious origins is raising alarms
Candidas auris, which is spreading around the world, is difficult to detect and even harder to treat. Here’s what we know about it so far, and who’s at risk.


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Seagate to pay $300 million penalty for shipping Huawei 7 million hard drives  
Seagate to pay $300 million penalty for shipping Huawei 7 million hard drives
Seagate sold the drives to Huawei between August 2020 and September 2021 despite an August 2020 rule that restricted sales of certain foreign items made with US technology to the company.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook shares his No. 1 strategy for clearing his head: 'It's better than any other thing you could possibly do'  
Apple CEO Tim Cook shares his No. 1 strategy for clearing his head: 'It's better than any other thing you could possibly do'
When Apple CEO Tim Cook needs a mental reset from running one of the world's biggest tech companies, he spends time outdoors. Here's why.


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2 dead in Oklahoma after tornadoes strike three US states | CNN  
2 dead in Oklahoma after tornadoes strike three US states | CNN
At least two people have been killed by a severe round of storms in Cole, Oklahoma, a local official told CNN.


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TSMC’s Outlook Disappoints as Global Tech Slump Persists  
TSMC’s Outlook Disappoints as Global Tech Slump Persists
That’s driving government funding: TSMC has applied for federal funds under the US Chips and Science Act — intended to attract advanced chipmaking back to American shores — and the Japanese government is helping pay for half the cost of its $8 billion expansion there.


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Paul Krugman warns a US debt default would mean economic disaster. Here are 3 things Biden can do if lawmakers fail to strike a deal.  
Paul Krugman warns a US debt default would mean economic disaster. Here are 3 things Biden can do if lawmakers fail to strike a deal.
\"All of these plans have drawbacks, and considered in isolation they each sound a bit silly. But they should be graded on a curve – compared not with normal fiscal management, but with the catastrophic consequences if the US government simply stops paying its bills,\" he said. \"When the party that controls one body of Congress has no interest in keeping America governable, catastrophe is always a real possibility.\"


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Bitcoin, other cryptos fall as investors book profit  
Bitcoin, other cryptos fall as investors book profit
Welcome to The Daily Forkast – April 20, 2023 – presented by Megha Chaddah. Bitcoin is down more than 5% Thursday morning in Asia. Ethereum also fell to lose hold of the US$2,000 price support in a sell-off across all top 10 non-stablecoin tokens. In the multi-chain economy, the Forkast Labs indexes trade mixed.


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Nvidia shares could pop up another 23% as surging AI workloads stokes stronger demand for specialized hardware, Bank of America says  
Nvidia shares could pop up another 23% as surging AI workloads stokes stronger demand for specialized hardware, Bank of America says
Arya said such growth would be positive for Nvidia and custom chip enablers Broadcom and Marvell but mixed for AMD and negative for Intel. In terms of Intel, 75% of its server CPU market share is exposed to competition from AMD, UK-based chip design company Arm Holdings and accelerator makers, he said.


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Ferreira's late equalizer ensures USMNT maintains hold over Mexico  
Ferreira's late equalizer ensures USMNT maintains hold over Mexico
United States: The next game for the USMNT will be against Mexico, although expect the big-name players for both sides. The two teams will clash in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals on June 19 in Las Vegas. The winner of that one will take on either Canada or Panama on June 18, also in Las Vegas.


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At Least 2 Dead as Tornado Hits Oklahoma  
At Least 2 Dead as Tornado Hits Oklahoma
Scientists are not yet able to determine whether there is a link between climate change and the frequency or strength of tornadoes. But they do say that tornadoes seem to be occurring in greater clusters in recent years, and that the region of the United States where most tornadoes occur, an area of the Great Plains known as Tornado Alley, appears to be shifting eastward.


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Stampede in Yemen’s Capital Kills at Least 78 Seeking Food Aid, Houthis Say  
Stampede in Yemen’s Capital Kills at Least 78 Seeking Food Aid, Houthis Say
Negotiators are seeking the reinstatement of a truce and a complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Yemen. A deal could open more flights from the Sana airport, allow thousands of people to travel for lifesaving medical treatment, allow the resumption of Yemeni oil exports and lift restrictions on ports, making more essential goods available and easing inflation.


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Total solar eclipse: emotions sky-high in Australia as thousands travel from across the globe to witness event  
Total solar eclipse: emotions sky-high in Australia as thousands travel from across the globe to witness event
Exmouth’s Earlybird Cafe had a line of customers out the door on Thursday morning. The owner, Mandy Brendel, said the influx of visitors had kept her and three staff busy in the lead-up to the eclipse.


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SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance  
SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance
Many members note a change in tone from Yousaf. Over the Easter recess, and even with the physical demands of Ramadan fasting (Yousaf is a practising Muslim), they admire his visibility, inviting the media to Bute House for a “fireside” briefing, campaigning at weekends with activists, and emailing party members to reassure them soon after Murrell’s arrest. As one senior MSP put it: “What a difference – actually acknowledging there’s a problem.”


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Kate raises $7.6 million for its electric micro-cars  
Kate raises $7.6 million for its electric micro-cars
Kate has an aggressive timeline as it wants to unveil the K1 in the third quarter of 2023. In addition to the mysterious renderings, here’s what the Original, the leisure car that is currently available, looks like:


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Primo is the IT tool for companies that are too small for an IT manager  
Primo is the IT tool for companies that are too small for an IT manager
Essentially, Primo is part of this new trend of SaaS startups that bundle a bunch of products in the same platform. The idea is that things should be easy and simple for small companies. They don’t want to deal with four different vendors if a company can already cover 95% of their needs.


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‘Load Up,’ Says Raymond James About These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks  
‘Load Up,’ Says Raymond James About These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.


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Ask an Advisor: ‘Prove Me Wrong.' I Think Investing in CDs Is a Better Deal Than Working With an Advisor  
Ask an Advisor: ‘Prove Me Wrong.' I Think Investing in CDs Is a Better Deal Than Working With an Advisor
Loraine Montanye, CFP®, AIF®, is a SmartAsset financial planning columnist and answers reader questions on personal finance topics. Got a question you\'d like answered? Email AskAnAdvisor@smartasset.com and your question may be answered in a future column.


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Nokia Misses Estimates Citing Squeeze on Customer Spending  
Nokia Misses Estimates Citing Squeeze on Customer Spending
In the first quarter, Nokia won back its investment-grade credit rating that it had forfeited a more than a decade earlier, as it ran up losses at its handset business, which it has since divested. It immediately made use of the higher rating by raising €500 million from the sale of its debut sustainability-linked bond.


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US Treasury’s Cash Pile Jumps $108 Billion on Tax Day  
US Treasury’s Cash Pile Jumps $108 Billion on Tax Day
The narrowing window for negotiations is likely to become an increased focus for lawmakers in the coming weeks, with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday unveiling his plan to lift the nation’s borrowing limit, but not without new curbs on spending. The 320-page plan would increase the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion, enough to stave off a US payments default until March 31, 2024 at the latest. It also contains a host of conservative proposals that are non-starters with congressional Democrats and the White House.


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Tesla’s Not Done Cutting Prices as It Protects Lead in EVs  
Tesla’s Not Done Cutting Prices as It Protects Lead in EVs
“They’re going to use the room in their margin to create more demand,” said Ben Kallo, an analyst at Robert W. Baird, in a Bloomberg Television interview. “They can cut prices and box out other people.”


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Canada Rakes In $13 Billion of Orders for Its Record Dollar Deal  
Canada Rakes In $13 Billion of Orders for Its Record Dollar Deal
The Ottawa-based government is committed to maintaining liquid foreign reserves at or above 3% of its nominal gross domestic product, according to a statement on Canada’s Department of Finance website Tuesday.


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