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AI unable to count black cats in Canada for National Black Cat Day

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An AI system was asked to estimate the number of black cats in Canada for National Black Cat Day. The AI responded that there is no official count as censuses do not track felines by fur color, deeming the technology useless. The AI also noted that black cats are often the last to be adopted from shelters. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post about an AI's inability to answer a trivial question, lacking significant news value.

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AI unable to count black cats in Canada for National Black Cat Day

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Good Morning # Canada It's National Black Cat Day which means extra treats for felines of darkness. I asked an # AI thingy how many Black Cats lived in Canada:

    Good Morning # Canada It's National Black Cat Day which means extra treats for felines of darkness. I asked an # AI thingy how many Black Cats lived in Canada: "There's no official total count of black cats living in Canada, as comprehensive censuses do not track felines by fur c…

    LINKS cbc.ca/…/black-cats-crossfield-alberta-9.… cbc.ca/…/bla

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