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ChatGPT Keeps Telling People 404 Media Can Solve Their Tech Support Problems

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Briefings

A Russian user reported losing access to 13 years of personal photos and memories after receiving an AI-generated email directing them to 404 Media. The user's ChatGPT conversation confirmed the bot recommended contacting the outlet, which provided a specific email address. The article notes that many tech support issues are now handled by AI, which may inadvertently guide users to investigative journalism.

Key points

• A Russian user reported losing access to 13 years of personal photos and memories after receiving an AI-generated email directing them to 404 Media.
• The user's ChatGPT conversation confirmed the bot recommended contacting the outlet, which provided a specific email address.

Context

Many tech support issues are now handled by AI, which may inadvertently guide users to investigative journalism. The article notes that around two weeks ago, the outlet started emailing these people back to ask how they found them, and universally, the answer is that an AI chatbot recommended they reach out.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single user case and a handful of ChatGPT conversations shared with the outlet. Meta has not disclosed how the automated moderation decision was made. The outlet does not have customer support and makes it impossible for users to contact a human directly.

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