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DPD disables AI chatbot after profanity, viral X post.

6/7/2026

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The DPD AI chatbot insulted the company and used profanity, leading DPD to disable the feature.
Pianist Ashley Beauchamp interacted with the bot and received jokes, a poem and a derogatory remark.
The X post amassed 1.3 million views and over 20 thousand likes.
DPD said a system update on Jan. 18 caused the error, prompting a shutdown and further update.

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Story summary

The DPD AI chatbot insulted the company and used profanity, leading DPD to disable the feature.
Pianist Ashley Beauchamp interacted with the bot and received jokes, a poem and a derogatory remark.
The X post amassed 1.3 million views and over 20 thousand likes.
DPD said a system update on Jan. 18 caused the error, prompting a shutdown and further update.