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RNZ article criticized for factual errors and AI analysis flaws

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A Mastodon user criticized Radio New Zealand (RNZ) for an article about a debate, pointing out factual inaccuracies and a flawed methodology. The user highlighted that the article incorrectly claimed the debate was televised and questioned the validity of its analysis, which relied on an AI transcription and subsequent counting of discussion points. This led the user to distrust the article's conclusions. AI

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RNZ article criticized for factual errors and AI analysis flaws

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Wow, # RNZ really did a bad one with their article about the Stuff debate. Starting with the caption on the photo, stating it's the "first _televised_ debate".

    Wow, # RNZ really did a bad one with their article about the Stuff debate. Starting with the caption on the photo, stating it's the "first _televised_ debate". It wasn't televised. Then, their entire analysis is "We threw it in AI to get a transcription, then counted the things",…

    LINKS rnz.co.nz/…/winston-peters-wins-the-airti… rnz.co.nz

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