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Firsty (noun / adjective)
When media outlets are so desperate to be first to publish a story that they sacrifice fact-checking, dignity, and common sense — even if the content turns out to be fake or AI-generated.
Being first matters more than being right.
When media outlets are so desperate to be first to publish a story that they sacrifice fact-checking, dignity, and common sense — even if the content turns out to be fake or AI-generated.
Being first matters more than being right.
• “They ran the clip before verifying the source. Absolute firsty behaviour.”
• “The coverage felt firsty — rushed out for clicks, quietly corrected later.”
• “In the age of generative AI, being firsty is how fake news spreads.”
• “The coverage felt firsty — rushed out for clicks, quietly corrected later.”
• “In the age of generative AI, being firsty is how fake news spreads.”
by AboloCreed February 19, 2026
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