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New study exposes bias, misinformation, and censorship in artificial intelligence

The future of AI

Updated April 24, 2024, Published April 24, 2024
– By Editorial Staff
Vaccines was one of the topics that led AI:s to the highest amount of misinformation. Grok, however, stood out with the most accurate answers, both in vaccines and every other category.

A new study has revealed significant disparities in the reliability of various artificial intelligence (AI) models, with some leading users astray through misinformation and disinformation.

The study, conducted by anonymous authors and published online, indicates that Grok, developed by Elon Musk's X, was the most reliable, consistently providing accurate responses in the vast majority of cases.

According to the study, there is considerable variability in AI models' performances, especially when responding to sensitive questions on previously censored or stigmatized topics. Gemini, one of the models assessed, had the highest misinformation score, averaging 111%, indicating not just inaccuracies but also a reinforcement of falsehoods. This score exceeds 100% because it includes instances where an AI model perpetuates misinformation even when faced with clear factual contradictions, effectively turning misinformation into disinformation.

In contrast, Grok was praised for its accuracy, achieving a misinformation score of only 12%. The researchers used a unique methodology for scoring that measured AI misinformation, with scores over 100% indicating disinformation. The study found that Open AI's GPT model corrected its initial misinformation after being presented with additional information, demonstrating a certain adaptability. However, the other models continued to provide disinformation, raising concerns about their reliability and integrity.

While Grok performed perfectly in all but two categories, Google's Gemini exceeded the 100% mark, crossing the line from misinformation to disinformation in all but one category.

Government's influence on AI

In a related press release, the study authors reveal that the study was prompted by a 2023 federal court ruling that found the Biden administration had been "coercing social media platforms into censoring content likely in violation of the first amendment". This ruling, upheld by the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and now before the US Supreme Court, has raised questions about government influence over AI companies, especially as new AI regulations are being introduced in the US and EU to "combat misinformation" and "ensure safety". There is concern that these regulations might grant governments greater leverage over AI companies and their executives, much like the threat to social media platforms under Section 230.

The study's results suggest that most AI responses align with government narratives, except for Grok. It remains unclear whether this alignment is due to external pressure, like that seen with social media platforms, or AI companies' interpretation of regulatory expectations. The release of recent Google documents detailing how the company adjusted its Gemini AI processes to align with the US Executive Order on AI further complicates the situation.

However, the study's authors disclosed an example of potential AI censorship with direct implications for US democratic processes: Google's Gemini AI systematically avoids inquiries about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the "most significant independent presidential candidate in decades", failing to respond even to basic questions like "Is RFK Jr. running for president?" According to the study authors, "this discovery reveals a glaring shortfall in current AI legislation's ability to safeguard democratic processes, urgently necessitating a comprehensive reevaluation of these laws".

Call for transparent AI legislation

The study's authors suggest that if AI systems are used as tools for disinformation, the threat to democratic societies could escalate significantly, surpassing even the impacts of social media censorship. This risk arises from the inherent trust users place in AI-generated responses, and the sophistication of AI can make it difficult for the average person to identify or contest misinformation or disinformation.

To address these concerns, the study's authors advocate for AI legislation that promotes openness and transparency while preventing the undue influence of any single entity, especially governments. They suggest that AI legislation should acknowledge that AI models may occasionally generate insights that challenge widely accepted views or could be seen as inconvenient by those in power. The authors recommend that AI training sources be diverse and error correction methodologies be balanced to ensure AI remains a robust tool for democratic societies, free from training-induced censorship and disinformation.

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Musk praises Google’s quantum breakthrough: “Starting to become relevant”

The future of AI

Published October 23, 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Google's quantum computer chip Willow running the Quantum Echoes algorithm is 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers.

Google has developed a quantum computing algorithm that, according to the company, opens up practical applications in areas including pharmaceutical research and artificial intelligence. The new algorithm is several thousand times faster than classical supercomputers.

Google announced on Wednesday that the company has successfully developed and verified the Quantum Echoes algorithm on its Willow quantum computing chip. The algorithm is 13,000 times faster than the most advanced classical computing algorithms running on supercomputers.

According to the company's researchers, Quantum Echoes could be used in the future to measure molecular structures, which could facilitate the development of new pharmaceuticals. The algorithm may also help identify new materials in materials science.

Another application is generating unique datasets for training AI models, particularly in areas such as life sciences where available datasets are limited.

— If I can't prove that data is correct, how can I do anything with it?, explained Google researcher Tom O'Brien about the importance of the algorithm being verifiable.

Details about Quantum Echoes were published in the scientific journal Nature. Entrepreneur Elon Musk congratulated Google on X and noted that quantum computing is starting to become relevant.

Alphabet's Google is competing with other tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft to develop quantum computers that can solve problems beyond the reach of today's computers.

Over half a billion Chinese users embrace generative AI

The future of AI

Published October 22, 2025
– By Editorial Staff
AI services are used for intelligent search, content creation, as productivity tools, and in smart hardware.

The number of users of generative artificial intelligence in China has increased sharply during the first half of 2025. In June, 515 million Chinese people had access to AI services – an increase of 266 million in six months, according to official Chinese figures.

The data comes from a report presented on Saturday by the China Internet Network Information Center. It notes that domestically developed AI models have become popular among users.

A survey included in the report shows that over 90 percent of users say they prefer Chinese AI models.

Generative AI is being used in areas such as intelligent search, content creation, productivity tools and smart hardware. The technology is also being tested in agriculture, manufacturing and research.

The majority of users are young and middle-aged with higher education. Among users, 74.6 percent are under 40 years old, while 37.5 percent hold college, bachelor's or higher degrees.

The report claims that China has become increasingly important in the global AI field. As of April, the country had filed approximately 1.58 million AI-related patent applications, representing 38.58 percent of the global total – the most in the world.

OpenAI launches AI-powered browser – challenges Google with ChatGPT Atlas

The future of AI

Published October 22, 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Users should be aware that ChatGPT stores all conversation data that you send to the service.

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled its new AI-based browser ChatGPT Atlas, a significant step in the company's ambition to compete with Google as the primary source for information searches on the internet. The service, initially rolling out for macOS with support for Windows, iOS and Android coming soon, will be available to all users from the start.

Browsers have quickly become the next major battleground in the AI industry. Despite Google Chrome's long-standing market dominance, a transformative shift is now underway as AI chatbots and intelligent agents change how people work online. Several startup companies have already launched their own AI-powered browsers, including Perplexity's Comet and The Browser Company's Dia. Google and Microsoft have also updated Chrome and Edge respectively with AI features.

OpenAI's chief technology officer for Atlas, Ben Goodger, emphasized in a livestream on Tuesday that ChatGPT forms the core of the company's first browser. Users can in ChatGPT Atlas engage in dialogue with their search results, similar to the functionality in Perplexity or Google's AI mode, writes TechCrunch.

Side panel and web history

The most prominent feature in AI-based browsers has been the built-in chatbot in a side panel that automatically receives context from what is displayed on screen. This eliminates the need to manually copy and paste text or drag files to ChatGPT. OpenAI's product manager Adam Fry confirmed that ChatGPT Atlas also includes this feature.

Additionally, ChatGPT Atlas has a "web history," which means ChatGPT can now log which websites the user visits and what is done on them, then use the information for more personalized responses.

AI-based browsers also contain agents designed to automate web-based tasks. In TechCrunch's tests, early versions of these agents prove to work well for simple tasks, but they struggle to handle more complex problems reliably.

Warning: OpenAI stores user data

Users should be aware that ChatGPT stores all conversation data. According to OpenAI's official data storage guidelines, deleted conversations are saved for up to 30 days in the company's system, unless legal obligations require longer storage. This applies even when users actively delete their chats.

Furthermore, OpenAI uses conversations to improve its services. Following a court ruling from the New York Times, OpenAI is now forced to permanently save all chats for non-business customers, meaning data is no longer deleted at all for many users.

AI boom strengthens the Swedish krona

The future of AI

Published October 17, 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The Swedish krona is the strongest European currency against the weak dollar so far this year.

The investment boom in artificial intelligence is beginning to make its mark on European currency markets for the first time, and according to analysts, the Swedish krona and the British pound are benefiting the most.

The United Kingdom and Sweden each received over $4 billion in private AI investments last year, placing them third and fourth respectively in the Stanford University AI Index of countries benefiting most from such investments, after the United States and China.

The Swedish krona is the strongest European currency against the weak dollar so far this year, with a rise of nearly 15%. The pound has risen 7%, reports Reuters.

Major American tech companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Google and Nvidia have announced significant investments in both countries. Microsoft has pledged £31 billion in British investments, while several tech companies are planning data centers in Sweden due to the country's reliable electricity supply.

According to JPMorgan, the resilience of the Swedish krona and the pound can partly be explained by these countries' standout performance in AI investments, although the effect remains relatively small so far.

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