Question Time faces backlash over AI-generated historical figures segment
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Charlie Herbert
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Summary
BBC's Question Time faced backlash after opening a special AI-themed episode with a bizarre segment featuring an AI-generated panel of historical figures. The show featured a real panel of politicians and AI experts, but the opening segment left viewers baffled and furious, with many calling it embarrassing. The segment was widely criticized on social media for being tone-deaf and poorly executed.
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Are we okay
People have been left baffled, bemused and furious after Question Time decided to feature an AI-generated panel of historical figures.
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