Mmastodon WorldUS Politics first seen 23 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #1
Chatbot reportedly gave US fabricated claim about Chinese nuclear shipment
Original: 2 Another example of gross incompetence from techbros: "The U.S. almost started World War 3 with China by relying on.. f
Critics are circulating an account claiming the United States nearly triggered a war with China after officials acted on fabricated information from a chatbot, which allegedly produced fake intelligence that a Chinese vessel was carrying nuclear weapons components. Commenters are citing it as a warning against relying on AI tools for national security decisions, with many accusing tech companies of dangerous incompetence.
Why now: Concerns are growing that AI chatbots are being used for serious government and intelligence decisions where errors could have catastrophic consequences
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- 2 Another example of gross incompetence from techbros: "The U.S. almost started World War 3 with China by relying on.. fabricated information from a chatbot." The chatbot gave "fake information saying that a Chinese vessel was carrying components of nuclear weapons." And the US… · DrALJONES · 6
- 2 Another example of gross incompetence from techbros: "The U.S. almost started World War 3 with China by relying on.. fabricated information from a chatbot." The chatbot gave "fake information saying that a Chinese vessel was carrying components of nuclear weapons." And the US… · DrALJONES · 6
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