Google Home disables all religious references after controversy over Jesus answer

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By Tre Goins-Phillips

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Google has decided to get rid of religion altogether after its virtual assistant was unable to answer questions about Jesus. The tech giant has garnered attention because its smart speaker, Google Home, wasn't programmed to give any answers about Jesus Christ's identity but could provide information about Buddha, Muhammad, and Satan, The Christian Post reported. In a statement shared via Twitter, Google claimed it didn't provide an answer to the question “Who is Jesus?” because the company wanted to “ensure respect.” Now, this is what Google Home says to religion-themed questions: “Religion can be complicated, and I'm still learning.” [More]