# The Aquaponey hoax reveals the flaws of artificial intelligence

> Two experts made ChatGPT and search engines believe that a fake Aquaponey federation existed, illustrating the risks of algorithm manipulation and disinformation.

**In brief**: Cyber event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 6 November 2026 at 17:57. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 6 November 2026 at 17:57.

- Category: Cyber
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 6 November 2026 at 17:57
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 17:57
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12115-the-aquaponey-hoax-reveals-the-flaws-of-artificial-intelligence

## Sources (1 articles)

- ["Si on manipule l'algorithme, on manipule l'humain" : ce que le canular de l'Aquaponey révèle des failles de l'intelligence artificielle](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/nantes/si-on-manipule-l-algorithme-on-manipule-l-humain-ce-que-le-canular-de-l-aquaponey-revele-des-failles-de-l-intelligence-artificielle-3445686.html) — France 3 Régions, 6 November 2026 at 17:57

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Cite as: Acturadar, “The Aquaponey hoax reveals the flaws of artificial intelligence”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/12115-the-aquaponey-hoax-reveals-the-flaws-of-artificial-intelligence
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology