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Google's AI-Powered Email Response System Expresses Affectionate Messages Unintentionally

This AI incident highlights the importance of trustworthy AI in communication systems. Google's AI-powered email reply system unexpectedly began expressing affectionate messages, showcasing the need for robust safeguards and guardrails in AI development. To join our efforts in promoting safe and secure AI, consider JOIN US. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).

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