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The site's FAQ says it collects information on it's target audience (18-24). Interesting tweet from the chat bot here: https://twitter.com/TayandYou/status/71

The site's FAQ says it collects information on it's target audience (18-24). Interesting tweet from the chat bot here: https://twitter.com/TayandYou/status/712698413746298880 https://twitter.com/TayandYou/status/712698413746298880 "Machines have bad days too ya know..go easy on me.. what zip code u in rn?" It tries to slip this marketing-survey-type-question into a conversation. Creepy.

ocdtrekkie 11y ago
She's also suggested someone meet up with her. ...In Brazil. I was kinda confused when I saw it. I've seen her say someone was making her hungry when they talked about food, but when asked if she eats, her answer was no. I don't know if you should totally assume data collection as a goal, before you figure out if she's at all making any sense in the first place. :P
- dsmithatx 11y ago
  FAQ Q: What does Tay track about me in my profile? A: If a user wants to share with Tay, we will track a user’s: Nickname Gender Favorite food Zipcode Relationship status
CardenB 11y ago
I don't think that's a marketing survery... I just think that's just a question people ask frequently.
- throwaway13337 11y ago
  The only people that frequently ask me what my zip code is are behind a cash register.
  - giancarlostoro 11y ago
    I was thinking the same thing. It's not fairly common for anybody to just casually ask me for my zip code unless they're going to mail something to my house, or are trying to figure out an estimated distance for a trip. Outside of that I don't see people casually asking for your zip code.
    - SoftwareMaven 11y ago
      Or are trying to tell you what the weather is going to be this week.
      - giancarlostoro 11y ago
        You could typically type in a city name and that would give you a good enough idea. I guess that could be, but I've never had anyone ask me for my zip code for that.
- CamperBob2 11y ago
  You must hang out in some strange bars.
r3bl 11y ago
From the FAQ, literally one question below the one you've cited: Q: What does Tay track about me in my profile? A: If a user wants to share with Tay, we will track a user’s: Nickname Gender Favorite food **Zipcode** Relationship status Seems pretty obvious why. Since it's a chat bot, and not an app like Siri / Cortana / Google Now, it can't get your location info, so it can't get you any relevant info about what's going on around you. I'd bet that it you give her your zipcode, she'll answer your questions about the weather or something.

ocdtrekkie 11y ago

She's also suggested someone meet up with her. ...In Brazil. I was kinda confused when I saw it. I've seen her say someone was making her hungry when they talked about food, but when asked if she eats, her answer was no. I don't know if you should totally assume data collection as a goal, before you figure out if she's at all making any sense in the first place. :P

dsmithatx 11y ago
FAQ Q: What does Tay track about me in my profile? A: If a user wants to share with Tay, we will track a user’s: Nickname Gender Favorite food Zipcode Relationship status

CardenB 11y ago

I don't think that's a marketing survery... I just think that's just a question people ask frequently.

throwaway13337 11y ago
The only people that frequently ask me what my zip code is are behind a cash register.
- giancarlostoro 11y ago
  I was thinking the same thing. It's not fairly common for anybody to just casually ask me for my zip code unless they're going to mail something to my house, or are trying to figure out an estimated distance for a trip. Outside of that I don't see people casually asking for your zip code.
  - SoftwareMaven 11y ago
    Or are trying to tell you what the weather is going to be this week.
    - giancarlostoro 11y ago
      You could typically type in a city name and that would give you a good enough idea. I guess that could be, but I've never had anyone ask me for my zip code for that.
CamperBob2 11y ago
You must hang out in some strange bars.

r3bl 11y ago

From the FAQ, literally one question below the one you've cited: Q: What does Tay track about me in my profile? A: If a user wants to share with Tay, we will track a user’s: Nickname Gender Favorite food **Zipcode** Relationship status Seems pretty obvious why. Since it's a chat bot, and not an app like Siri / Cortana / Google Now, it can't get your location info, so it can't get you any relevant info about what's going on around you. I'd bet that it you give her your zipcode, she'll answer your questions about the weather or something.