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Listen to Watchdog Editor Luke LeBrun talk about a mysterious AI-generated journalist on CBC Radio's Day 6

Listen to The Watchdog on CBC Radio’s Day 6

The Watchdog’s Editor Luke LeBrun recently appeared on CBC Radio’ Day 6 to discuss the mysterious case of a fake AI-generated journalist who was published by several Canadian media outlets.

“It appears we have a bit of a Canadian media mystery story here,” LeBrun told Day 6 host Brent Bambury.

“I do think it is a bit ironic because for years, journalists have been warning the public about the disinformation and deep fakes and the emerging threat of AI, but as this story shows, AI is now duping journalists too it seems.”

Here’s a short clip from the segment:

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You can listen to the full interview on CBC’s website:

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-14-day-6/clip/16240933-who-daniel-robson-dupe-canadian-news-outlets

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