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a day ago
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Rates Of Hallucination In AI Models From Google, OpenAI On The Rise
Google's AI Overviews are "hallucinating" false information and drawing clicks away from accurate sources, experts warned The Times of London late last week. Google introduced its AI Overviews, a feature that aims to provide quick answers to search queries, in May 2024. Summaries are written by Google's Gemini AI – a large language model similar to ChatGPT – scans through the results of the search to create the graphs and includes links to some of the sources. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Google Vice President of Search Elizabeth Reid said In a blog post that the overviews were designed to be a "jumping off point" that provided higher-quality clicks to webpages. "People are more likely to stay on [those pages], because we've done a better job of finding the right info and helpful webpages for them." However, experts told The Times of London that these answers can be "confidently wrong" and direct searchers away from legitimate information. When generative AI imagines facts or otherwise makes mistakes, computer scientists refer to it as hallucinating. These hallucinations can include references to non-existent scientific papers, like those NOTUS found were cited in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report, and a host of other errors in judgment. Trending: Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. Shortly after AI Overviews were launched last year, users began to point out the frequency with which these summaries included inaccurate information, the Times of London reports. One of its most notorious hallucinations was the suggestion that a user add non-toxic glue to pizza sauce to help the cheese stick better. Google pushed back, claiming that many of the examples circulating were fake, but Reid acknowledged in her blog post that "some odd, inaccurate or unhelpful AI Overviews certainly did show up. And while these were generally for queries that people don't commonly do, it highlighted some specific areas that we needed to improve." According to the experts who spoke to The Times of London, despite the technological advancements and improvements, hallucinations are getting worse rather than better. New reasoning systems are producing more incorrect responses than their predecessors, and designers aren't sure a recent study, it was found that two recent OpenAI models, o3 and 04-mini, hallucinated in 33% and 48% of answers, respectively, according to The Times of London. These percentages are more than double those of previous models. Features like Google's AI Overviews or ChatGPT summaries are also drawing clicks away from more accurate resources. Laurence O'Toole, founder of tech firm Authoritas, tracked the impact of AI Overviews and told The Times of London that when they exist click click-throughs to articles go down by 40% to 60%. The compounding issues of AI presenting inaccurate information and causing searchers to click through to more accurate articles have many worried about efficiency and the spread of fake news. "You spend a lot of time trying to figure out which responses are factual and which aren't," the chief executive of Okahu, Pratik Verma, told The New York Times last month. Okahu works with AI engineers to make the technology better, and helps companies troubleshoot issues, including hallucinations. "Not dealing with these errors properly basically eliminates the value of A.I. systems, which are supposed to automate tasks for you," he said. Read Next: Here's what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Rates Of Hallucination In AI Models From Google, OpenAI On The Rise originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Republican Buddy Carter's Chances of Beating Jon Ossoff in Georgia—Polls
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new poll shows Republican Representative Buddy Carter with a lead over other potential candidates in the GOP primary for Georgia's 2026 Senate race to face off against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election next November. Newsweek reached out to the Carter and Ossoff campaigns for comment. Why It Matters Georgia's Senate race will likely be one of the most closely watched elections of the 2026 midterms. It's a must win for Democrats in their efforts to flip the Senate majority next year, but Republicans are hoping to make it competitive after the state narrowly backed President Donald Trump in last year's presidential race. The outcome of the race could have key implications for which party holds a critical majority in the coming years. What to Know Carter, a Republican whose district includes Savannah and other coastal areas, led other Republicans in a new internal poll of the primary field reported by NOTUS. The poll, however, found that many Georgia Republicans are still unsure about who they plan to support in the primary, meaning it could become a competitive race. Representative Buddy Carter attends the AFI 50th Anniversary Gala at The Library of Congress on November 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Senator Jon Ossoff speaks t a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia on March 9,... Representative Buddy Carter attends the AFI 50th Anniversary Gala at The Library of Congress on November 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Senator Jon Ossoff speaks t a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia on March 9, 2024. Morefor American Film Institute;Carter received support from 27 percent of the poll's respondents, followed by Representative Mike Collins at 18 percent. Ten percent said they are planning to back Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, while two percent are supporting Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, according to NOTUS. Notably, neither Collins nor Raffensperger have made official campaign announcements. If no candidate reaches 50 percent of the vote in the primary or general election, a runoff will be held. No candidate approached 50 percent in this poll. The poll surveyed 970 likely Republican voters from June 8 to June 10, 2025, and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. How Does Buddy Carter Fare Against Jon Ossoff? Recent polls suggest Ossoff has an advantage over Carter and other Republican candidates. Governor Brian Kemp, who has enjoyed strong approval ratings throughout his tenure, was viewed as the GOP's potential top recruit, but he declined to challenge Ossoff last month. A Tyson Group poll, initially reported by The Daily Caller, showed Ossoff with an 8-point lead over Carter (47 percent to 39 percent), with 13 percent remaining unsure of whom they would vote. Ossoff performed well with moderates in that poll—winning 64 percent of the key group compared to Carter's 15 percent. The survey polled 600 likely voters from January 30 to January 31, 2025, and had a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points. A Cygnal poll released last month showed a closer race, with 46 percent of respondents backing Ossoff compared to 42 percent who supported Carter. That poll surveyed 800 respondents from May 15 to May 17, 2025, and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.41 percentage points. What People Are Saying Nick Puglia, a spokesperson for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told Town Hall in May: "The race is just beginning and Republicans already have candidates within the margin against the most vulnerable 2026 incumbent Senator on the map. Jon Ossoff is a radical leftist who wants to raise taxes on Georgia families and is working every single day to impeach President Trump." Ossoff's campaign manager Ellen Foster previously told Newsweek: "As we've said for the past few months, Senator Ossoff is well-prepared to defeat any challenger. As Republicans scramble in the aftermath, our campaign will continue to build insurmountable momentum needed to win next November." What Happens Next Candidates may still jump in over the coming months, and more polling could come out and indicate how competitive the race may become. The Cook Political Report currently rates Georgia as a pure toss-up for 2026.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Leavitt slams ‘stupid question' about Trump's threat to protesters
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed a question from a reporter on Wednesday when asked if President Trump would support having 'peaceful' protesters at the Saturday military parade in Washington, D.C. 'So if there were peaceful protests on Saturday for the military parade, President Trump would allow that,' NOTUS's Jasmine Wright asked on Wednesday during the White House press briefing. 'Of course the president supports peaceful protests. What a stupid question,' Leavitt said in response. Moments prior, Wright had mentioned Trump's warning to potential protesters who were planning to be at the massive Army parade in the nation's capital, saying they would be met with 'very big force.' 'If there's any protester wants to come out, they will be met with very big force. For those people that want to protest, they will be met with very big force. And I haven't even heard about a protest,' Trump said on Tuesday. Wright asked Leavitt if she could 'clarify what kind of protest President Trump does support or find acceptable.' The 'president absolutely supports peaceful protests. He supports the First Amendment. He supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard,' the White House press secretary said. 'He does not support violence of any kind. He does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their jobs,' Leavitt added, referring to the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. The protests in the City of Angels began after Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at several businesses. The demonstrations spread around federal buildings where those detained are believed to be held. In response, Trump deployed National Guard troops and the Marines to help halt the protests, decisions that were opposed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). 'It's very clear for the president what he supports and what he does not. Unfortunately for Democrats, that line has not been clear and they've allowed this unrest and this violence to continue, and the president has had to step in,' Leavitt said on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Leavitt Storms Out of Press Briefing Over Free Speech Grilling
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt abruptly ended a news conference after facing tough questions over free speech. Amid ongoing tensions over Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, Leavitt held a briefing in which she accused Democrats of being responsible for 'left wing riots' and doubled down on the president's suggestion that many of the protesters involved were 'paid insurrectionists.' But things got testy when NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright asked the press secretary about Saturday's military parade in Washington, which will coincide with Trump's 79th birthday. With hundreds of counter rallies expected across the country, Trump had earlier warned that protesters would be met with 'heavy force' if they rained on his parade. 'If there were peaceful protests on Saturday for the military parade, President Trump would allow that?' Wright asked. 'Of course the president supports peaceful protests,' Leavitt clapped back. 'What a stupid question.' A few minutes later, the New York Times' David Sanger returned to the issue of free speech, asking what type of protest Trump would support. 'Is the First Amendment the most important? Is stopping violence the most important? Why is he not out saying all peaceful protesters will be protected?' Sanger asked. Leavitt answered that while the president supports free speech and the right to protest, 'that is not the majority of the behavior that we have seen taking place in Los Angeles.' 'So are you saying the majority of these protests have not been peaceful?' Sanger continued. A combatative Leavitt then pointed out that almost 400 illegal immigrants had been arrested, to which Sanger noted there had been thousands of people on the streets. After a few more seconds of sparring, Leavitt concluded by saying the president would not stray from his mission to deport illegal immigrants from the country - and abruptly walked out without taking further questions. The 26 minute briefing comes amid accusations of overreach by the Trump administration, which has so far sent almost 5000 troops, National Guard and Marines, to Los Angeles. But the issue of the First Amendment is sensitive for the White House, given that Trump has long claimed to be a defender of free speech. The First Amendment is meant to protect five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. Hours after he took his second-term oath of office, Trump signed an executive order describing his commitment to the First Amendment and the right to 'speak freely in the public square without government interference.' 'Government censorship of speech is intolerable in a free society,' his order said. But this week, he has repeatedly warned that he would crush dissidents who stood in the way of his immigration agenda or his extravagant military parade. 'If there's any protester that wants to come out, they will be met with very big force,' Trump said on Tuesday. 'I haven't even heard about a protest, but you know, this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force.'
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Leavitt slams ‘stupid question' about Trump's threat to protesters
The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed a question from a reporter on Wednesday when asked if President Trump would support having 'peaceful' protestors at the Saturday military parade in Washington, D.C. 'So if there were peaceful protests on Saturday for the military parade, President Trump would allow that,' NOTUS' Jasmine Wright asked on Wednesday during the White House press briefing. 'Of course the president supports peaceful protests. What a stupid question,' Leavitt said in response. Moments prior, Wright had mentioned Trump's warning to potential protestors who were planning to be at the massive Army parade in the nation's capital, saying they would be met with 'very big force.' 'If there's any protester wants to come out, they will be met with very big force. For those people that want to protest, they will be met with very big force. And I haven't even heard about a protest,' Trump said on Tuesday. Wright asked Leavitt if she could 'clarify what kind of protest President Trump does support or find acceptable.' 'President absolutely supports peaceful protests. He supports the First Amendment. He supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard,' the White House press secretary said. 'He does not support violence of any kind. He does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their jobs,' Leavitt added, referring to the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. The protests in the City of Agents began after Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at several businesses. The demonstrations spread around the federal buildings where those detained are believed to be held. In response, Trump deployed the National Guard troops and the Marines to help halt the protests, decisions that were opposed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). 'It's very clear for the president what he supports and what he does not. Unfortunately for Democrats, that line has not been clear and they've allowed this unrest and this violence to continue, and the President has had to step in,' Leavitt said on Wednesday.
