🪦 Dead

NYC MyCity Chatbot

Product killed · Dangerous Misinformation · shut down December 1, 2024

Born
Died
Lifespan
2m 1d
Cause of death
Dangerous Misinformation
Killed by
NYC Government
Type
Service

New York City's AI chatbot meant to help residents with business and housing info. Instead, it told business owners they could legally steal workers' tips, fire employees who report sexual harassment, and serve food nibbled by rodents. Taken down after public outrage.

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Is NYC MyCity Chatbot dead?

Yes. NYC MyCity Chatbot was shut down on December 1, 2024, 2m 1d after its launch on October 1, 2024. The cause of death was dangerous misinformation; it was killed by NYC Government. Classification: product killed. Details and the source are above.