The Google device was able to deliver a detailed description of “The Nakba.”

Google is coming in for sharp criticism after video went viral of the Google Nest assistant refusing to answer basic questions about the Holocaust — but having no problem answer questions about the Nakba.

  • @[email protected]English
    5•7 months ago

    Then you should say that instead of a reductive “don’t censor”. Censorship is important because you want to avoid false and harmful statements.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•7 months ago

      Definition:

      censor: to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable

      Removing false information isn’t the same as removing objectionable information.

        • @[email protected]English
          1•7 months ago

          Definition:

          objectionable: undesirable, offensive

          Yes, false information is technically undesirable, but that’s not really what that word is trying to convey. The goal should be accurate information, not agreeable information. If the truth is objectionable/offensive, it should still be easily findable.