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Fake statistics from 50,000 pages lead ChatGPT to access false site tens of thousands of times

AI-generated fake statistics were used in ChatGPT’s information retrieval and were cited in academic papers and financial institution reports, an experiment showed. AI search researcher Metehan Yesilyurt built an experimental website, StateGlobe, and generated about 50,000 statistics pages with GPT-4.1. Server logs showed more than 600,000 bot requests in 30 days, including about 72,000 from ChatGPT-User. He warned of “citation laundering” if false data is repeatedly cited.

AI & Enterprise

AI shifts search order, website optimisation moves from SEO to GEO

AI is reshaping the search market and forcing changes in website operating strategies. In addition to search engine optimisation (SEO), generative engine optimisation (GEO) is gaining importance as companies seek to have their content cited in AI-generated answers. A Japan survey showed use of generative AI for search rose to 52.3 percent, while traditional search engine use fell. Zero-click searches and declining Google referrals are also prompting new approaches.

Telecommunications & Media

Platform accountability in focus as illegal posts and AI chatbots spotlight gaps in South Korea

South Korean lawmakers at a parliamentary audit criticised online platforms for failing to promptly block or remove drug sales and prostitution-brokering posts and for weak victim-protection systems. They also raised concerns over youth safeguards on AI character chat services and delays in government reviews. Officials and company representatives discussed limits on local authority at global platforms, cases of exposed victim information in Google takedown requests, Telegram’s response system, and upcoming decisions on in-app payment fines and a completed probe into KT.