An AI feature of iPhone devices is causing a stir by generating misleading news alerts. This has raised alarms about the potential for spreading false information. Recently, Apple has introduced a feature that uses artificial intelligence to summarize user notifications.
However, it mistakenly broadcasted a summary from the BBC News app regarding the PDC World Darts Championship semifinal. It incorrectly announced that British darts player Luke Littler had already clinched the championship title.
This error occurred just one day before the actual final which ultimately was won by Littler. Shortly after this blunder, another notification came from Apple Intelligence reporting that tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has publicly come out as gay.
The BBC has been in discussion with Apple for nearly a month looking for a resolution to these issues. The British broadcaster raised concerns in December when the AI feature produced a false headline. It indicated that Luigi Mangione, arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York has taken his own life which is a completely untrue claim.
Apple when approached on this, did not respond immediately. However, on Monday, the company informed that it is actively working on an update to address the issue. This will include a clarification indicating that Apple Intelligence is responsible for the content of the notification.
Right now, these AI-generated news alerts appear to come directly from the source. The company also stated in a message to the BBC, “Apple Intelligence features are in beta, and we are continually enhancing them based on user feedback.”
They also encouraged users to report any unexpected notification summaries they encounter. It remains uncertain when Apple will implement a fix for the glitch in its notification summarization feature. The iPhone manufacturer has indicated that a solution is expected to be out in the coming weeks.
