The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees

Wired's report on ChatGPT's disagreement with false claims of a US invasion of Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro highlights the chatbot's ability to verify information. This means that website owners must be aware of the potential for AI chatbots to disseminate false information, which can lead to an influx of unnecessary traffic to their sites. If a chatbot were to spread misinformation about a significant event, website owners might see a surge in visits from users seeking to verify the information, potentially straining server resources and affecting user experience. To mitigate such risks, website owners can take several steps: monitor AI bot traffic to their sites, regularly review and update their llms.txt files to ensure they are blocking or allowing the correct AI bots, and implement measures to handle potential spikes in traffic, such as load balancing or content delivery networks, to maintain a smooth user experience.