The recent news of Steve Harvey's demise broke out and spread distress in the media industry, especially among his fans. Soon, it was revealed that the news was AI-generated and entirely false. It is not wrong to say that future journalism is at stake in this era of generative AI.
Is Steve Harvey Really Dead?
Steve Harvey’s news claiming his death was released. The news was shocking and despairing for everyone. But what comes after is infuriating, as the news was a result of AI-generated journalism and was bogus.
Steve Harvey is a renowned, long-time comedian and reality TV star. His death news was short-lived as it was published on a future date. Steve Harvey is still alive, happy, and healthy, pursuing his life and work routine.
False Report by Newsbreak App
Newsbreak, one of the most downloaded news apps in the US, released the article titled "Steve Harvey Passed Away Today: Remembering The Legacy Of A Comedy Legend." It is to be noted that Newsbreak has shared AI-generated fake articles in the past.
Newsbreak sources its content from local news outlets, unconfirmed press releases, and reputable media outlets. Still, it releases it by formulating it from generative AI without fact-checking, authentic evidence, and proofreading.
Reaction to Fake News
After the fake demise news was made public, it sparked widespread shock, disbelief, and outrage. As a result of the fake bogus release, Steve was the second most popular Google searcher in the morning. Harvey disapproved of the news by being active on social media.
Harvey’s fans came to the forefront and expressed their agonizing reaction to the spread of fake news. They even vocalized their concerns about their beloved comedian, and some suggested that Harvey file a lawsuit against the Newsbreak app.
Steve Harvey's Previous Responses to False Death Reports
This is not the first time Steve Harvey's fake death has been reported. In the past, he faced news about his death in a tragic accident on popular media sites like Facebook, Youtube videos, and even on social media ads. Steve Harvey responds to these false pieces of news with humor and a composed self.
AI-Generated Misinformation Risk True Journalism
The earlier incident reported "Christmas Day Tragedy Strikes Bridgeton, New Jersey Amid Rising Gun Violence in Small Towns." related well to the spread of misinformation. The New Jersey Police later confirmed that nothing of this sort had ever happened.
Steve’s fake news has highlighted the risk to true journalism. The trend of fake death news is not new to celebrities but it poses a threat to trustworthy news. The use of AI to spread misinformation is a growing concern that needs to be addressed.
Dire Need of Fact-Checking
Many people have discontinued using local news outlets, and they have shifted their focus to renowned news sources like Newsbreak. In today's digital age Ai-generative news, it's crucial to fact-check the credibility of news before making it public.