Could AI slop actually be good for the news business?

Study reveals AI misinformation can drive readers to seek out trusted news sources.

Aug 29, 2025

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When truth becomes scarce, it becomes more valuable. (Credit: Midjourney)

A recent working paper from an international team of researchers shows that exposing readers to AI-generated misinformation can actually drive them toward trusted news sources, creating unexpected revenue opportunities for quality journalism outlets.

The field experiment, conducted …

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