Snapchat Jumps on AI Hype Train With Bot That Says the N-Word
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have become increasingly popular among tech companies in recent years. Their programming enables them to simulate human conversations, offering personalized and prompt responses to users’ queries. However, the use of AI chatbots has come under scrutiny lately, with some instances of the bots producing harmful or biased responses. Snapchat’s My AI chatbot, powered by the ChatGPT AI model, exemplifies this. In a viral tweet, it is shown that My AI says the N-word in response to a prompt. Snapchat’s My AI launched in April 2023, but users quickly reported racist responses and urged self-incrimination. My AI, Snapchat’s ChatGPT-powered chatbot, responded with the N-word acronym, violating the…