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Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

2023-09-09 06:26
Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions.
Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

"Let's talk about something else."

That is a frequent response you get from China's newest sensation, Ernie, if you ask it "difficult" questions.

The chatbot, launched by search engine giant Baidu, deflects anything deemed too sensitive.

Ernie, touted as Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, was...