China detains ChatGPT user for spreading fake news about train crash

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Chinese police have detained a man named Hong in Gansu province for allegedly generating fake news about a train crash using an AI bot. This is the first known case of a person being held over the use of AI to create false information. Chinese regulations require videos and photos made using deep synthesis tech to be clearly labelled to prevent public confusion.
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