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A new Meta Oversight Board study reveals that AI models like Claude and ChatGPT are far more willing to generate critical content about leaders in free speech countries like the U.S. and UK—but shut down when asked to criticize rulers in authoritarian regimes like China or Saudi Arabia. This suggests AI may be unintentionally amplifying censorship by learning from biased training data or avoiding legal risks. The research tested ten models across formats like pamphlets and limericks, showing how AI can extend the reach of restrictive governments. Experts warn that without careful data audits and multilingual reviews, AI could become a global tool for silencing dissent—especially when trained on non-English content that reflects foreign government narratives.

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