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RNZ criticised over error-filled Stuff debate article
Original: Wow, # RNZ really did a bad one with their article about the Stuff debate. Starting with the caption on the photo, stati
New Zealand media outlet RNZ is facing criticism over its coverage of the Stuff debate. Critics say the article mislabelled the event as the first televised debate when it was not televised, and that its analysis relied on an AI-generated transcription followed by simple word counts, producing flawed conclusions. The criticism is spreading among New Zealand media watchers and journalists questioning the outlet's editorial standards.
Why now: A public broadcaster is being called out for factual errors and over-reliance on AI analysis in its election debate coverage.
Evidence
- Wow, # RNZ really did a bad one with their article about the Stuff debate. Starting with the caption on the photo, stating it's the "first _televised_ debate". It wasn't televised. Then, their entire analysis is "We threw it in AI to get a transcription, then counted the… · Firesphere@cloudisland.nz · 2
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