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Granny gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail


Published on 2025-03-07 22:02:19 - BBC
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  • Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.

An elderly woman, known as "Granny" in the article, received an unexpected and inappropriate message due to a malfunction in Apple's AI system. The incident occurred when she was using her iPhone, and the AI, intended to assist with tasks like messaging, misinterpreted her voice command or text input, resulting in an X-rated message being sent. This mishap highlights the potential pitfalls of AI technology, particularly in voice recognition and contextual understanding, leading to unintended and sometimes embarrassing outcomes. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the limitations and errors that can occur with even the most advanced AI systems, prompting discussions on the need for better safeguards and user controls in AI applications.

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