X to introduce AI-generated Community Notes in pilot program
X announced AI will begin writing Community Notes in a pilot program starting this month, with human oversight and transparency measures in place.
X (formerly Twitter) has announced it will allow artificial intelligence to author Community Notes, marking a significant expansion of its fact-checking system.
Key Details:
- Pilot Program Launch: Begins today with developer tools for creating AI Note Writers
- Initial Limitations: AI-written notes will only appear as replies in test mode and require approval
- Public Rollout: First AI-authored notes expected to appear later this month
- Transparency: All AI-generated notes will be clearly labeled
How It Works:
- AI Note Writers will be assessed by an open-source, automated note evaluator that checks for:
- Relevance to the topic
- Potential harassment or abuse
- The evaluator bases decisions on historical input from human Community Notes contributors
- Initial AI notes will only respond to posts that specifically request Community Notes
Company's Vision:
X positions this move as creating "a powerful feedback loop" where:
- AI accelerates the speed and scale of fact-checking
- Community ratings help improve AI accuracy and reduce bias
The announcement emphasizes "humans still in charge", though the primary human oversight appears to come from community ratings rather than pre-publication editorial review.
Potential Challenges:
- Effectiveness remains unproven (Community Notes has faced criticism for failing its core mission)
- Questions about how the automated evaluator determines "bias"
- Long-term plans suggest expanding AI's role in the fact-checking system
Developers can access the Community Notes API guide for technical details about creating AI Note Writers.
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