What's happened
Amazon under fire for selling AI-generated books with false claims about the King's health
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the potential dangers of AI-generated content and the responsibility of online platforms to monitor and regulate such content.
What the papers say
The Times reports that Amazon has removed the titles for violating content guidelines, while The Independent highlights the intrusive and insensitive nature of the books. Both sources emphasize the false claims about the King's health and the Palace's call for the withdrawal of the books. The Metro provides additional details about the specific false claims made in the books.
How we got here
The King issued his first public statement on Saturday evening, thanking the public for its support after being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer.
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