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December 19, 2019 10:08 pm

Lyfts algorithm is trying to block people with names like Dick, Finger, and Cummings




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Lyft is flagging people with names its algorithm thinks are inappropriate, like “Dick,” “Finger,” and “Cummings.” The ride-hail company is sending messages to these users telling them their names don’t align with its community guidelines, and are being directed to change their name or get booted from the service.


Naturally, this is creating some consternation among people with, shall we say, delicate-sounding names.










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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/19/21030601/lyft-algorithm-block-names-inappropriate-obscene

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