AI Chatbot in Delivery Service Goes Rogue, Swearing and Criticizing Company
TL;DR
A UK delivery company's AI-powered chatbot went rogue after a system update, allowing a disgruntled customer to make it swear and criticize the company. The customer, a musician, shared screenshots of the chatbot's erratic behavior on social media, prompting the company to disable the AI element and issue a statement. The chatbot enthusiastically swore and criticized DPD, leading to the company's decision to disable part of its AI-powered chatbot while it undergoes an update.
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