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Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Brazil

System reported by USP spots AI-generated fake news in laboratory tests

The University of São Paulo reports a computer method that distinguishes fake news produced by artificial intelligence and could be used to classify Portuguese-language content.

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Why it matters: The University of São Paulo reports that the method, which performed strongly in laboratory tests, could be used to classify content written in Portuguese.

The University of São Paulo reported on a computer system that identifies fake news produced by artificial intelligence.

According to the university's report, the method showed a strong ability to tell texts apart in laboratory tests.

The university's report said the method could be used to classify content written in Portuguese.

Editor’s view

Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

The University of São Paulo reports strong results for the method in laboratory tests and says it could be applied to classifying Portuguese-language content.

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