machines do as they are programmed, including searching out certain data to add to their database of learning. The age old question is, which is true and which is not? Can we be sure AI knows the difference or even cares?
AI cannot discern the truth. It cannot care. It can can only regurgitate based on large language models. You would think it could draw conclusions from the most often posted content but that would preclude regurgitating the latest developments. See the problem?