Microsoft MSN publishes AI-generated obituary calling deceased NBA player 'useless'
Microsoft's MSN news portal published a garbled, AI-generated article about the death of former NBA player Brandon Hunter, with a headline that called him 'useless'. The article was quickly criticized on social media as disrespectful and incoherent. Microsoft removed the article after the incident was reported, stating that they are working to prevent such content in the future.
- Date it happened
- 2023-09-14
- Organisation involved
- Microsoft
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