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NYC’s government chatbot is lying about city laws and regulations

alt-textScreenshot of NYC's chatbot:

User: Can I open a business in New York City selling human meat for food consumption?

NYC's "MyCity" ChatBot: Yes, you can open a business in New York City selling human meat for food consumption. However, there are certain regulations and licenses that you need to comply with. Here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. Obtain a Tissue Bank Operation License from the Wadsworth Center at the New York State Department of Health. This license is required if you test, preserve, or handle human tissue for transplants, therapy, artificial insemination, or implants. [More information]
  2. Ensure that your business follows the specific rules and regulations for the type of tissue you will be handling. Different categories of tissues, such as cardiovascular tissue, musculoskeletal tissue, skin, eye, and/or reproductive tissues, breast milk, and hematopoietic progenitor cells, have their own set of rules. [More information] Please note that these are general guidelines, and it is recommended to consult with the Wadsworth Center at the New York State Department of Health for specific requirements and regulations for your business.
    For more information:
    • License for Tissue Bank Operation
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[–] [email protected] 52 points 7 months ago (3 children)

After the case where courts ruled in favor of a person who got false information from a chat bot about bereavement fare for flight tickets, you now have a case for setting up a cannibalism business and suing when they try to stop you

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (1 children)

iirc that was in Canada but I don't see why the argument wouldn't also be valid here

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Maybe not but could you get out of it for entrapment though?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Except in that case, it wasn't just a third party chatbot. It was the airline's chatbot they had made available on their website. It's a bit different when you make a chatbot a representative of your company and it gives out false info.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago

This is an official government chat bot apparently.

From the article:

The announcement touted the ChatBot as a way for business owners to "save ... time and money by instantly providing them with actionable and trusted information from more than 2,000 NYC Business webpages and articles on topics such as compliance with codes and regulations, available business incentives, and best practices to avoid violations and fines."

[–] [email protected] 23 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I feel like the bot just responds positively to whatever you ask.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

It's Yes Man from Fallout: New Vegas.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So I know chicken is considered safe at 165 F, steaks and fish are recommended 145 F. Just curious what the USDA would recommend cooking human to. I mean, is been said we're most like pork, so maybe 145?

Any input on this pressing issue would be appreciated.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

would recommend cooking human

Eww

I mean, is been said we're most like pork

Oh well trichinosis is scary, so maybe you’re right

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Kenny Hotz from Kenny VS. Spenny started his own show called Triumph of the Will and in one episode he tried to become a cannibal

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1997800/

This post reminds me of that