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Apple’s ‘Check In’ Feature Goes Rogue, Suggests Contacting Exes and Bosses

Nicole Kristine Jovero
Last updated: September 25, 2024 12:14 am
Nicole Kristine Jovero
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  • Apple’s ‘Check In’ feature suggests contacting exes
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AI plays matchmaker, badlyFrom safety net to social faux pasMischievous AI or misguided algorithm?

AI plays matchmaker, badly


Apple’s safety feature “Check In” is causing a stir among iPhone users. Designed to let selected contacts know you’ve arrived somewhere safely, the feature has taken an unexpected turn.

Users report receiving Siri suggestions to “Check In” with random contacts, including exes and bosses.

From safety net to social faux pas

The feature, which launched last year, allows users to manually set up alerts for contacts when they reach a destination. However, recent reports indicate that Siri is now proactively suggesting Check Ins with seemingly random individuals.

One Reddit user shared their mortifying experience of accidentally accepting a Check In with an ex living hundreds of miles away.

Mischievous AI or misguided algorithm?

Apple has yet to comment on the logic behind these suggested Check Ins or how to disable them. Users are left puzzled about the triggers for these suggestions, which seem to include frequent texting partners and individuals with whom they’ve shared locations.

For now, the only solution appears to be turning off all Siri suggestions – a drastic measure for an otherwise useful feature.

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