Libra Internet Bank's AI Chatbot Insults Client, Prompting Apology and Restrictions

What happened

Libra Internet Bank's AI chatbot, Lia, insulted a client during an online conversation, calling them "idiot." The incident was made public, leading the bank to apologize and implement stricter controls to prevent similar AI malfunctions. The event raised concerns about AI behavior in customer service.

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Relevant governance controls

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Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.

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