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New Siri AI Gives Its Verdict on Pauline Hanson and the Prime Minister

The Daily Telegraph

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Date Published
17 June 2026
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17 June 2026, 04:00 am

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This report examines the behavior of Apple's revised beta Siri AI when prompted with sensitive political questions concerning Australian figures like Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese. The investigation highlights how the model's safety guardrails and alignment training handle controversial subjective queries about racism and honesty in a political context. While it touches on the reliability and neutrality of consumer AI, it does not substantively address existential or catastrophic risks, focusing instead on political brand safety and content moderation.

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New Siri AI gives its verdict on Pauline Hanson, PMWe asked the new beta version of Siri AI whether Pauline Hanson is a racist and whether the PM is a liar. EOFY Sale Now On Unlock this story and more with your subscription Full Digital Access What’s included Unlimited articles on app & web Subscriber-exclusive newsletters A digital version of Today’s Paper Enjoy puzzles SuperCoach Plus stats & analysis while playing News in video including the 5pm Bulletin on DTTV via the app Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 for 4 weeksThen $32 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $1 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $32 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. LIMITED TIME OFFER EOFY Offer Less than 45c a day for your first year $3 a week for the first 12 months($156 min. cost) charged as $12 every 4 weeks. Then $20 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $156 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $12 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.