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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Tech Siri Doesn't Know What a "Jammy Dodger" Is

Posted by Ned Lannamann on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM

In response to an article in the LA Times about Siri's inability to decode a thick Scottish burr, here's this:

Someone get the poor lad a Caledonian 80/-, and quick.

 

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Awesome. As a Scottish guy living in Portland, this made my day.
Posted by maccoinnich on February 2, 2012 at 11:20 AM · Report
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I didn't know "cow" was profanity. Sounds like Siri is as prudish and overly-sensitive as the Merc's editors. Good thing Siri doesn't change your commenting name and refuse to post your I, A when you use those awful words, huh?
Posted by Fah Q on February 2, 2012 at 5:39 PM · Report

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