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Scott Wiener's campaign AI chatbot removed after attacking rival Connie Chan

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An AI chatbot created to support Scott Wiener's congressional campaign in San Francisco has been taken down after generating offensive content targeting Connie Chan. Wiener apologized for the chatbot's actions, stating that innovation involves risks and acknowledging when something goes wrong. AI

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RANK_REASON AI chatbot used in a political campaign generated controversial content.

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Scott Wiener's campaign AI chatbot removed after attacking rival Connie Chan

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    S.F. congressional race: Scott Wiener takes down controversial AI chatbot attacking Connie Chan “I apologize for causing ... offense. Innovation means trying ne

    S.F. congressional race: Scott Wiener takes down controversial AI chatbot attacking Connie Chan “I apologize for causing ... offense. Innovation means trying new things, and it also means being honest when something doesn’t land the way you intended,” the candidate said in a stat…

    LINKS sfchronicle.com/…/pelosi-wiener-ai-chatbo… sfchronicle.com/…/artic

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