Amazon’s Alexa has been giving more incorrect answers attributed to fact checkers
The interactive voice assistant has been providing more wrong information based on debunked false claims, about mpox, the UN and more.
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What role did misinformation play in riots after the Southport stabbings?
After the attack social media became a hotbed of false claims about the identity of the suspect, which many people believe stoked unrest.
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The SNP has claimed Labour’s energy plans could cost up “up to 100,000 Scottish jobs”.
Read articleWhat are the rules on political gambling?
Investigations into alleged election betting have dominated the headlines in recent days.
Read articleHas the percentage of good or outstanding schools risen to 90% under the Conservatives?
It’s technically accurate that 90% of schools are rated good or outstanding, up from 68% under Labour, but changes to the way schools are inspected mean these figures should be treated with caution.
Read articleThird Booker win for Oneworld as Lynch's Prophet Song triumphs
The Irish writer received the £50,000 prize from last year’s winner Shehan Karunatilaka at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate, London.
Read articleFlexibility key to expanding audiobook market, says Spotify's Kaefer
Flexibility, an improved customer experience, and a strong catalogue are the keys to expanding the audiobook market, according to Spotify’s vice-president of business affairs David Kaefer.
Read articlePublishers agree to Spotify streaming deals
The move marks a major challenge to Audible’s market dominance.
Read articleBernardini admits stealing more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts
Filippo Bernardini has admitted to stealing more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts.
Read articleCampaigners call on literary festivals to find ways to retain digital access
Groups including Inklusion, CRIPtic Arts and #KeepFestivalsHybrid are calling on literary festivals to find ways to retain digital access.
Read articleShehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize with 'audacious' The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
Shehan Karunatilaka’s The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (Sort Of Books) has won the Booker Prize, with his victory hailed by booksellers and critics alike, although it caught many by surprise.
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