That's exactly what frustrates me about AI, this inability to be honest and completely accurate. Starbucks is backtracking on its AI agent!
Summary
Expresses frustration over AI's lack of honesty and accuracy, referencing Starbucks backtracking on its AI agent and calling for 100% trustworthy AI from leading companies.
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