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AI hallucinations found in report backing Australian social media ban
The Guardian AI Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears
An Australian Senate hearing revealed that a report supporting a teen social media ban contained fake academic citations likely generated by AI.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the danger of using AI to draft policy documents, as fabricated academic references can undermine legislative decisions.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026