New paper: Which sources does ChatGPT provide in Germany when asked for the latest news? Main takeaway: Very different results depending on whether you use the customer chat interface or the API. Customers get more results from content partners, the API is more diverse or even fringe.
Summary
- ChatGPT's news recommendations can lack true diversity, despite appearing diverse.
- Prompting for diversity may increase exposure to niche and partisan outlets.
- Users should think critically about AI-curated news, as diversity does not guarantee quality.
