Charlie StrossSep 24, 2025

Why LLMs can't handle everyday social etiquette in Persian:

Reading between the lines, this is a really good caution for any diplomats who are thinking of firing their interpreters and replacing them with "AI".

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/when-no-means-yes-why-ai-chatbots-cant-process-persian-social-etiquette/

When “no” means “yes”: Why AI chatbots can’t process Persian social etiquette

New study examines how a helpful AI response could become a cultural disaster in Iran.

Ars Technica
Show threadStewart RussellSep 24, 2025
@cstross I'm sure it does a great job on the Scottish "Aye, right", too
Show threadCharlie Stross
@scruss I'm pretty sure they don't react appropriately to the Scottish use of "cunt" as a term of affection (most of the time), either.
Sep 24, 2025 at 10:10amWeb