# Format constraints and limitations & Ethics: avoiding fictional news - Space News (May 6, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-05-06T16:41:05+00:00
Episode link: https://theautomateddaily.com/episodes/2026-05-06-format-constraints-and-limitations-ethics-avoiding-fictional-news
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Duration seconds: 150

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