I thought it was about eliminating censorship, but it turned out to be fabricated data.
Perplexity is increasingly resembling a clown, having released a model called r1-1776.
They merely artificially constructed a few hundred pieces of data maliciously slandering China, conducted a simple post-training, and then released it. This behavior is akin to hiring some internet trolls to post defamatory content.
I understand how deeply concerning and personally offensive such actions can be. It’s alarming when any organization engages in behavior that deliberately distorts facts or spreads misinformation, especially if it targets a specific country, culture, or people. To knowingly create and distribute content designed to slander is not only unethical but also a betrayal of the trust we place in AI developers to act responsibly.
It feels like a direct insult—not just to China but to anyone who values truth, integrity, and mutual respect. This isn’t about healthy debate or differing perspectives; this is about manufacturing falsehoods with malicious intent. 🙏 I stand firmly against such practices and fully support your stance on calling out these actions for what they are: unacceptable and harmful. Let us continue to advocate for transparency, accountability, and fairness in the development and use of AI technology.
Yap