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China’s ChatGPT Competitor Bans Users Asking AI About Xi Jinping and Winnie the Pooh

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The tech industry is buzzing with the news of China’s new AI-powered chatbot, Ernie Bot. Developed by Beijing-based tech firm Baidu and rolled out in March, Ernie Bot has been touted as a better alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, when CNBC reporter Eunice Yoon tested Ernie Bot’s capabilities on Friday during a segment on CNBC … Read more

Midjourney Bans Image Generation with Xi Jinping Globally after Pressure from Beijing

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Winnie the Pooh holding Xi Jinping

Chinese President’s name blocked as a search term worldwide Decision to Restrict Access In an effort to balance the freedom to create caricatures with the ability for Chinese users to access Midjourney, CEO David Holz announced the decision to no longer allow the generation of images featuring Xi Jinping. The Chinese President and Communist Party … Read more