Study finds ChatGPT Gemini Perplexity cite fake retail sites

A study conducted by IP protection firm Podqi found that AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity frequently recommend risky websites, such as fake retail stores, knockoff shops, or reregistered old domains, in up to 15 percent of shopping-related conversations. Perplexity performed the worst with 15 percent risky site citations, while Gemini performed the best at 4 percent. Researchers and company representatives noted that consumers should carefully verify sources before entering personal or financial information during the holiday shopping season. Open article →