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German debate over using AI chatbots as news sources

Original: Gerade unironisch hier gelesen: „Ich habe mal Perplexity nach der Jungen Union befragt und das kam dabei heraus…“ Ohne d

A German commentator criticises people who cite Perplexity answers about the Junge Union as if they were reliable information, questioning how to make such users more sensitive about AI use. The remark has sparked discussion about whether linking sources directly is the right response when people treat chatbot output as fact.

Why now: People are debating how to deal with the spread of AI chatbot answers being accepted uncritically as reliable information

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• Gerade unironisch hier gelesen: „Ich habe mal Perplexity nach der Jungen Union befragt und das kam dabei heraus…“ Ohne diese Menschen zu shamen (wobei mir das schwer fällt): wie kann Mensch diese Personen sensibler für den Umgang mit KI machen?! Jedes Mal Links drukommentieren?… · Levold · 1

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