NewsBreak, a top-downloaded US news app with Chinese origins, faces criticism for publishing false stories and using AI to generate content.

NewsBreak, the top-downloaded news app in the US, has faced criticism for publishing false stories and using AI to generate content. With Chinese origins and offices in China handling most of the engineering work behind its algorithm, NewsBreak has been accused of publishing 40 incorrect stories, creating 10 articles under fictitious bylines, and lifting content from competitors. The app claims to be "the go-to source for all things local" and generates revenue through ads.

June 05, 2024
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