Why did OnePlus disable its AI Writer feature?

OnePlus temporarily disabled the AI Writer to fix technical inconsistencies and address user reports of censorship.

What sensitive topics were reportedly censored by OnePlus AI Writer?

Users reported censorship issues when trying to generate content about the Dalai Lama, Taiwan, and Arunachal Pradesh.

When will OnePlus AI Writer be available again?

OnePlus has not provided a specific timeline for the reintroduction of the AI Writer feature.

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OnePlus AI Censored? Feature Disabled Amidst Claims

8 Dec

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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 AI Censored? Feature Disabled Amidst Claims

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.