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AI Training Practices Under Scrutiny
Workers training new AI models are reportedly using chatbots to do the work instead, potentially reducing model effectiveness. Experts warn this 'AI inbreeding' could harm future AI development.
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New Scientist
The next generation of AI models are meant to be trained by people paid to have conversations with them, but several of these workers have admitted to New Scientist that they simply get chatbots to do it instead. This "AI inbreeding" may reduce the power and usefulness of future models, warn experts
2026-06-22 10:57 UTC