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NTB Report on Telenor Security Findings Was Withdrawn After AI Tool Allegedly Introduced Fabricated Quotes

October 28, 2025

A controversial news article published by NTB about Telenor's annual security report reportedly contained fabricated quotes and a nonexistent 'security director', possibly generated by an external AI tool. The article was withdrawn the same morning following Telenor's alert to the inaccuracies. NTB acknowledged improper use of AI and initiated an internal review of its newsroom practices, emphasizing the need for safe and secure AI governance. For those interested in shaping responsible AI practices and contributing to Project Cerebellum's AI incident database, JOIN US. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM – Measure function, where we strive for transparency and accountability in AI systems.

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Alleged deployer
ntb
Alleged developer
unspecified-large-language-model-developer
Alleged harmed parties
truth, telenor, journalistic-integrity, general-public-of-norway, general-public, epistemic-integrity

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