Netizens tickled as chatbot on S’pore MOH site gives out safe sex advice when asked about Covid-19


Screenshots of the Ask Jamie chatbot’s mistake have been shared online, such as on discussion board Reddit, and have mostly drawn amused responses from netizens. — Technology photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com

SINGAPORE: Gaffes by a chatbot on the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) website left some Internet users bemused – and many tickled – over the weekend after it dished out family planning advice when asked about Covid-19 matters.

Screenshots of the Ask Jamie chatbot’s mistake have been shared online, such as on discussion board Reddit, and have mostly drawn amused responses from netizens.

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