ChatGPT and Copilot Spread Debunked Debate Delay Claim

Generative AI tools mistakenly shared false information about the CNN presidential debate, highlighting misinformation risks.

ChatGPT and Copilot incorrectly claimed a 1-2 minute delay in the CNN debate broadcast.
The false claim originated from a conservative writer's post on X and was quickly debunked by CNN.
Despite the debunking, the chatbots cited inaccurate sources to support the claim.
Meta AI and Google Gemini avoided the error, with Gemini refusing to answer the question.
Concerns grow over AI's potential to spread misinformation during critical events like elections.