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Chinese Siri Draws Blank on Tiananmen

Even if it's not censoring searches, it's not very good

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 19, 2012 10:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – Siri is learning Chinese, but it looks like there are some things she's specifically not learning. Ask Chinese Siri about the Tiananmen Square incident, and she'll respond with answers like "I couldn't find any appointments related to 'Do you know... Read full story »

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Chinese Siri Draws Blank on Tiananmen

Even if it's not censoring searches, it's not very good

China • censorship • Apple • Tiananmen Square • Chinese

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