The performance of Apple's iPhone voice-activated "personal assistant" when asked for information about abortion information has created a tempest of controversy for the Cupertino, Calif. company, though the problem is likely a technological one, rather than part of some hidden political agenda. However, the gaffe could create potential trust problems for Apple in the future. The issue came to light when several news outlets began reporting about complaints from iPhone 4S users that requests for abortion information was drawing a blank.
Attribution: CNET, ECTNews and TechCrunch.