I’m a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think
A fact-checker from WIRED discusses the limitations of AI in verifying information. Despite the growing reliance on AI for information, studies show that AI can be inaccurate about half the time. The article emphasizes the importance of human fact-checkers in ensuring accuracy and reliability in reporting.
- ▪Nearly half of Americans use AI to find information and generate ideas.
- ▪AI has been found to be inaccurate about 45% to 60% of the time according to various studies.
- ▪Human fact-checkers at WIRED utilize meticulous methods to ensure the accuracy of information.
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Meghan HerbstThe Big StoryMay 26, 2026 6:00 AMAI Just Isn’t RightCan AI do fact-checking? A WIRED fact-checker fact-checks.Photo-illustrations: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyNearly half of Americans say they use AI to find information and generate ideas. It’s not hard to see why. As social media devolves into slop—and Google into a glorified landing page for Reddit threads and content farms—most of us are starved for something reliable. Plus, chatbots are so helpful, aren’t they? The first time I interacted with one, I asked if it knew it was a huge drain on resources. Half an hour later, I had a new recipe for vegan cream cheese.I never tried the recipe.
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