AI Tool Labels LA Times Articles with Potential Biases, Sparks Controversy

Mar 04, 2025
The Verge
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Summary

An AI tool deployed by the Los Angeles Times analyzes articles for potential biases and perspectives, labeling them as 'Voices' and generating 'Insights' that suggest alternative viewpoints, sparking controversy over questionable results implying biases where none exist.

Key Points

  • AI tool analyzes LA Times articles for bias and personal perspective, labeling them as 'Voices'
  • AI-generated 'Insights' are added to articles, including suggesting different viewpoints
  • Questionable results arise, like implying KKK was responding to societal changes rather than hate

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