A scathing report compiled by active and retired FBI agents and analysts paints a grim picture of the agency under FBI Director Kash Patel, describing it as “chronically under-performing” and paralyzed by fear. Based on confidential accounts from numerous sources, the report alleges Patel lacks the necessary experience, creating an environment where managers are hesitant to take initiative. The assessment details accusations of Patel’s alleged inappropriate behavior and overreliance on social media, while raising concerns from international partners about potential damage to cooperation. Ultimately, the report’s authors offer a critical assessment of the current state of the FBI, urging Patel and Deputy Director Bongino to heed the criticism.
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Deloitte will issue a partial refund to the Australian government for a report riddled with errors, after admitting to using generative AI in its creation. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) commissioned Deloitte to review a targeted compliance framework, a report that was later found to have issues including inaccurate references and citations. The updated version of the review now acknowledges the use of AI in its production, but Deloitte maintains that it has not altered the core findings. Critics have said Deloitte’s use of AI resulted in “hallucinations,” or inaccurate information, in the original report.
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Rep. Stephen Lynch’s letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demands answers regarding the “Make America Healthy Again” report, citing concerns about fabricated citations, misrepresented studies, and potential use of AI to generate false conclusions. News outlets, including NOTUS and The Washington Post, revealed evidence suggesting the report’s citations were manipulated, with some initially linking to nonexistent studies and others exhibiting hallmarks of AI-generated content. Lynch’s letter emphasizes the report’s apparent attempt to cover up these errors after their initial exposure, raising serious questions about the Trump administration’s commitment to scientific integrity. The letter formally requests information on the report’s drafting, review, publication, and subsequent amendments by June 16th.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” report, commissioned by the Trump administration and touted as scientifically rigorous, contains fabricated studies and misrepresentations of existing research. An investigation revealed seven nonexistent studies, including purported research on ADHD medication and asthma overprescription, with researchers denying authorship. The report also mischaracterized several genuine studies, distorting their findings to support its conclusions. These citation failures are particularly concerning given Kennedy’s recent attacks on established medical journals and his plans for government-controlled publications. A forthcoming children’s health report raises further concerns about the administration’s reliance on this flawed research.
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