One of the main criticisms of generative artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT, Bing, Bard and others, is that they can be used to create fake news. And yes, it’s true that thanks to hallucinations and especially in services that don’t state their sources, we often find answers that chatbots present as authentic, but which are actually figments of their imagination and a recurring problem with this type of AI. .

Another variant of artificial intelligence-related fake news has been going on for some time now, and the most curious thing is that their origins lie not in generative algorithms, but in the search for a catchy headline (although not true) and are not signed by ChatGPT or the company. And of course we understand that they generate a lot of interest (and therefore a lot of visits) because it has become a recurring thing and as more and more media join the party.

Giving important news when you’re in it is something you always like, but of course, it is much better when the news is true. Although of course it depends on the motivation that pushes you to do it. And it is that if what you are looking for is to achieve a large reach, then the latter (that is, a truth, a half-truth, or an outright lie) can go to the secondary level. And I’m sorry, but every day I see more and less accurate news. And mind you, I’m talking about a global situation, not a problem specific to our country.

The last one, I’m sure you’ve already seen it somewhere, is to confirm that ChatGPT and Bard are able to create activation keys for Windows 10 and Windows 11. This would be a bombshell without a doubt, as it would assume a terrible threat. for Microsoft, which would also tell us that the systems used by those at Redmond to create these unique keys have been leaked. And by the way, it would get OpenAI and Google in serious trouble because ChatGPT and Bard would allow such sensitive information to be leaked. But as you might have guessed, these headlines hide an important nuance..

ChatGPT and Bard do not generate Windows 10/11 activation keys, but provide generic keys for these operating systems. Some keys published by Microsoft itself on this site. So what do they actually do? chatbot it is intended to provide information that is publicly available for a long time, with keys that allow only limited activation of Windows. Of course, explained this way, it’s not so striking, is it?

So perhaps it would be appropriate to add to the debate about AI and fake news this type of “news” in which AIs are not the authors, but the ones that have been pointed out.