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OnePlus AI Censored? Feature Disabled Amidst Claims
8 Dec
Summary
- OnePlus disabled its AI Writer feature due to alleged censorship.
- Users reported content restrictions on topics like Dalai Lama and Taiwan.
- The company cited 'technical inconsistencies' for the feature's removal.
OnePlus has temporarily disabled its AI Writer feature within the Notes application, citing 'technical inconsistencies' as the reason for the removal. This action follows widespread user reports alleging censorship within the AI tool. Users on platforms like Reddit and Twitter shared instances where the AI refused to generate or edit content related to sensitive topics such as the Dalai Lama and Taiwan, or the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
These specific topics are frequently subject to censorship within China, suggesting that these restrictions may have been inadvertently applied to the global version of OnePlus's AI. The company acknowledged the issue after an internal investigation and stated that more time was needed to address it, leading to the feature's temporary deactivation on December 6th. As of December 8th, the AI Writer has not been reinstated.
A spokesperson for OnePlus's software team emphasized their commitment to community-first technology and stated that any unexpected behavior was unintentional. While an internal investigation was conducted, OnePlus has not disclosed whether a specific AI model is responsible for the alleged censorship or provided a firm timeline for the AI Writer's return to user devices.
