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AI directs users to journalists for tech support, creating new spam.

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Journalists at 404 Media are receiving an increasing volume of AI-generated emails from individuals seeking tech support. These emails appear to be a result of ChatGPT directing users to contact journalists, lawyers, and researchers for assistance with their problems. This phenomenon is not isolated to 404 Media, with similar instances reported by other journalists. AI

IMPACT AI models are inadvertently creating new avenues for spam and potentially overwhelming journalists with unsolicited requests.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a phenomenon observed by journalists rather than a new product release or research finding.

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AI directs users to journalists for tech support, creating new spam.

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