Amazon Prime Video pulls AI-powered recaps after Fallout flub
The Verge • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Amazon Prime Video has removed its AI-generated recap for the first season of "Fallout" after it was criticized for containing significant inaccuracies, including a claim that the show is set in the 1950s, according to The Verge. Multiple sources, including GamesRadar+ and Gizmodo, described the recap as "AI garbage" filled with mistakes.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
The Verge
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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