Overview

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends the city's AI chatbot, MyCity, despite it advising illegal actions to business owners.
• The chatbot, powered by Microsoft's Azure AI, has been found to give incorrect advice on labor laws and other regulations.
• Critics argue the premature rollout of the AI technology without proper oversight is irresponsible.
• City officials plan to address the inaccuracies, with some improvements expected as soon as next week.
• The controversy highlights broader concerns about the rush to implement AI technologies without fully understanding their impact.