Mumsnet denies using AI for content after prompt appears on message board
4 hours ago
- Mumsnet denied using AI to produce content after a detailed AI prompt appeared on its 'Am I Being Unreasonable' forum, causing user backlash.
- The prompt instructed an AI to write a forum-style post with rules including not diagnosing or demeaning neurodivergent people and prioritizing compassion.
- Users reacted negatively, calling the incident 'creepy' and 'disappointing', and expressing distrust in Mumsnet's use of AI.
- Mumsnet initially claimed the prompt came from a title-suggestion tool or the user's computer, but later admitted it leaked from its system due to an error from OpenAI.
- Founder Justine Roberts confirmed the prompt was an error and emphasized that Mumsnet does not use AI to write threads or replies, only for coding, moderation, and analysis.
- The incident highlighted concerns about AI unpredictability and user trust in human-generated content on the platform.