• Microsoft’s Bing AI demo contained multiple errors, which went unnoticed until Dmitri Brereton pointed them out.
• Brereton’s diligence highlighted the importance of verifying AI-generated data.
• Microsoft’s enthusiasm for the technology and eagerness to take on Google may have led to the errors.
• Google’s reputation and user base make it difficult to balance accuracy and user demand.
• Section 230 may not apply to large language models, raising questions of liability for libel.
• Humans may not care about accuracy, as the humanization of computers may be alluring enough to gain traction.
Published February 14, 2023
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