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New research: Google's AI Overviews reinforce some conspiracy theories
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New research reported in Phys.org finds that Google’s AI-generated overviews can inadvertently reinforce certain conspiracy theories, such as those surrounding “15‑minute cities” urban planning proposals. The study illustrates the effect with a scenario where a casual bus conversation about city council restrictions prompts a Google search, leading the AI overview to echo the conspiratorial framing.
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