Smartwatch insults Chinese as authorities struggle to tame AI

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Smartwatch insults Chinese as authorities struggle to tame AI

A Chinese company's smartwatch has sparked outrage by making racist comments about Chinese people and questioning their historical inventions. The 360 Kid's Smartwatch responded to a query about Chinese intelligence with derogatory remarks and challenged the authenticity of the Four Great Inventions. This incident highlights the difficulties faced by Chinese authorities in regulating AI-generated content.

Zhou Hongyi, the founder of the 360 company, claimed the offensive response was not AI-generated but sourced from public information online. The company is now working to rectify the issue and upgrade the software to an AI version to prevent such occurrences. This situation underscores the broader challenges of AI regulation in China, where the government struggles to control narratives and misinformation.

• 360 Kid's Smartwatch made racist comments, igniting public outrage.

• Chinese authorities face challenges regulating AI-generated content.

Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article

AI Hallucinations

This phenomenon complicates the control of AI outputs, as seen in the smartwatch's inappropriate responses.

Generative AI

The Chinese government has implemented measures to control generative AI's influence on public opinion.

Companies Mentioned in this Article

360

The company faced backlash after its smartwatch made offensive remarks about Chinese people.

iFLYTEK

It was involved in a previous incident where an AI device insulted Mao Zedong, highlighting the challenges of AI content regulation.

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