Microsoft Apologizes After Bing Translates ‘ISIS’ to ‘Saudi Arabia’
Saudi Arabian officials and citizens alike were outraged earlier this week, when it was discovered that Bing’s translation service was translating the word ‘Daesh’ into ‘Saudi Arabia’ for English-speaking users. Daesh is a derogatory word that ISIS’ enemies have used to refer to the terror organization. The mistake was first noticed by Saudi social media users who have since called for a boycott of Microsoft products.
The translation was quickly corrected, and Dr. Mamdouh Najjar, the Vice President of Microsoft in Saudi Arabia, apologized for what happened. “As an employee of Microsoft, I apologise personally to the great Saudi people and this country, dear to all our hearts, for this unintentional mistake.”
Najjar blamed the mistake on the way that Bing constructs its translations. The service relies on crowdsourcing, so if more than a thousand people suggest an alternative to any given translation, it will be changed to reflect that. So apparently, hundreds or thousands of people may have suggested that Daesh and Saudi Arabia are one in the same.
Of course, those Bing users are probably right. This isn’t so much of a mistake, as it is a semantics argument. Saudi Arabia is ruled by a ruthless regime that adheres to an extreme form of Islam known as Wahhabism; the same ideology that inspires ISIS. And much like ISIS, Saudi Arabia routinely tortures and executes people in their territory for minor religious infractions. Saying that Saudi Arabia isn’t the same as ISIS, is like splitting hairs.
Delivered by The Daily Sheeple
We encourage you to share and republish our reports, analyses, breaking news and videos (Click for details).
Contributed by Joshua Krause of The Daily Sheeple.
Joshua Krause is a reporter, writer and researcher at The Daily Sheeple. He was born and raised in the Bay Area and is a freelance writer and author. You can follow Joshua’s reports at Facebook or on his personal Twitter. Joshua’s website is Strange Danger .
Source: http://www.thedailysheeple.com/microsoft-apologizes-after-bing-translates-isis-to-saudi-arabia_082016
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,708,204,316 |
| Stories: | 8,449,737 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
