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Apple Intelligence generates false BBC news alert about suicide

On 13 December 2024, Apple's new generative AI feature, Apple Intelligence, generated a false news alert attributing it to the BBC, claiming the suicide of Luigi Mangione. The BBC complained to Apple. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged Apple to remove the feature, citing risks to reliable journalism.

Date it happened
2024-12-13
Organisation involved
Apple
Product, system or model
Apple Intelligence
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