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AI assistant accidentally activates during board meeting, prompting phone ban

A user shared an anecdote about a board meeting where phones were banned due to a previous incident involving a device accidentally activating Gemini. The AI assistant then attempted to respond to a rhetorical question, prompting the board to enforce a strict no-phone policy. AI

IMPACT Accidental activation of AI assistants could lead to increased scrutiny and policy changes in professional settings.

RANK_REASON Anecdotal story about AI causing a minor disruption, not a significant industry event.

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AI assistant accidentally activates during board meeting, prompting phone ban

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    This week, I gave a presentation to a board that mandates that all phones stay outside the room. Apparently, two meetings ago someone butt dialed Gemini which t

    This week, I gave a presentation to a board that mandates that all phones stay outside the room. Apparently, two meetings ago someone butt dialed Gemini which then tried to answer a rhetorical question with some AI nonsense. At least I now understand why highschools do the same. …