AI Reality Check & Web3 Whiplash – Weekly Brief

This week’s roundup uncovers a striking European study revealing that leading AI models misrepresent nearly half of real-world news events, new regulations requiring chatbot transparency in California, and calls from U.S. figures to ban super-intelligent AI systems. On the Web3 side, the October crypto crash shakes markets with $19B liquidated, London’s Zebu Live 2025 showcases global builders, and large-cap tokens prove their resilience amid the turmoil.Stay ahead with concise insights shaping AI + Web3 innovation and policy.

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Tesseract Academy
October 24, 2025

AI Snippets

European Broadcasting Union study finds AI models mis-represent news events nearly half the time

A survey of 2,700+ answers from major models (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) found ~45% had “significant” issues when asked about news content.

US right-wing media figures & tech pioneers call for ban on super-intelligent AI systems

A broad coalition (including prominent media voices) publicly urged a prohibition of AI systems that could surpass human intelligence, citing safety and governance concerns.

California becomes first US state to require AI chatbots to disclose they are AI

Under new law Senate Bill 243, companion-chatbot developers must clearly note when users are interacting with AI rather than a human. Also includes annual reporting on suicide-ideation risk.

OpenAI announces new AI web browser “ChatGPT Atlas”

Built on Chromium and integrating the Operator AI agent, this browser aims to embed AI workflows (booking, filling forms) directly into user navigation.

Debate intensifies on whether the classic Turing Test still matters

Researchers argue that language-models already “passed” the test—meaning we should ask new questions about intelligence, not imitation

Web3 Snippets

October 2025 crypto crash: >$19 billion liquidated in one week

The major crypto sell-off (10–11 Oct) was triggered by hidden leverage and geopolitical jitters; many analysts now call it a “necessary deleveraging” for market health.

“Top 10 Crypto Presales to Watch in October 2025” surfaces early-stage Web3 plays

A list of presale projects (e.g., $IPO, $MAXI, $SUBBD) illustrates the growing early-entry wave — though such plays remain highly speculative.

Zebu Live 2025 headline Web3 event in London (21-22 Oct) draws builders, investors and regulators

At Tobacco Dock, this UK-based conference reinforced London’s growing Web3 role—and spotlighted ecosystem development beyond crypto tokens.

Large-cap crypto tokens hold position amid shaky sentiment

According to recent coverage, tokens like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain top listed despite market turbulence, underscoring institutional preference for “blue-chip” digital assets.