Microsoft deletes AI chatbot after racist, homophobic tweets, according to report

In response to questions about Tay, a Microsoft spokesperson issued the following statement: "The AI chatbot Tay is a machine learning project, designed for human engagement". People could chat with Tay at Twitter and other messaging platforms, and even send the software digital photos for comment. Tay is essentially one central program that anyone can chat with using Twitter, Kick or GroupMe. After Twitter users were able to convince Tay, the name of Microsoft's chatbot available via text, Twitter and Kik, to spit out offensive and racist comments, it appears Microsoft is giving it a break. The TayTweets account, which was meant to mimic the language habits of a social media-frequenting millennial, arrived on Twitter with the ability to learn from interactions with other members of the Twittervierse.