‘AI proofing?’: New York Times apologises after being trolled for NATO full form blunder as Trump threatens to leave alliance

US President Donald Trump threatened to leave the NATO alliance last week — sparking fresh alarm amid the widening West Asia conflict. The claim made global headlines as the POTUS lambasted long-term allies for their underwhelming response toward his military campaign against Iran. But amid rampant speculation about cracks in the alliance, the New New York Times made headlines for an unfortunate gaffe.

“Does the New York Times know what NATO stands for?” several users asked on Friday.