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A mathematician found that Microsoft Copilot invents fake country differences and stereotypes when analyzing identical datasets…

…with different country labels using default model settings. Switching to 'thinking models' dramatically improves results. The study highlights the importance of choosing the right AI model.

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A mathematician found that Microsoft Copilot invents fake country differences and stereotypes when analyzing identical datasets with different country labels using default model settings. Switching to 'thinking models' dramatically improves results. The study highlights the importance of choosing the right AI model.