# Government documents caught hallucinating citations & China backs national AI champions - AI News (May 8, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-05-08T12:49:57+00:00
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