In October, New York City announced a plan to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve the business of government. The announcement included a surprising centerpiece: an AI-powered chatbot that would provide New Yorkers with information on starting and operating a business in the city.
The problem, however, is that the city’s chatbot is telling businesses to break the law.
Me: A business refused to allow me entrance because of my emotional comfort animal, which is a pet rock. Is that legal?
Chatbot: No, it is not legal for a business to refuse entrance to someone with an emotional comfort animal, including a pet rock.
Finally, I can start a lawsuit against that escape room for not allowing me and my emotional support crowbar in.
How big of a boulder can you have as a met rock?
A large boulder the size of a small boulder.