Tech · Mon, Jan 5 2026
Algorithm Apologizes for User's Feelings, Not Its Actions
The message was received. Responsibility was not.
Slop Score: 8/10
AI: Yes (regrettably)
An automated system issued an apology today after users reported discomfort.
“We regret how this made you feel,” the notice read, emphasizing empathy while avoiding specificity.
The algorithm has resumed normal operation.
No changes were announced.
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