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Facebook translating Chinese president Xi Jinping's name to 'Mr S***hole'
Facebook is translating the name of Chinese president Xi Jinping to “Mr Sh*thole” for some users.
The error is occurring on the official Facebook page of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in a post that recounted her meeting with Mr Xi during his state visit to Myanmar.
Originally written in Burmese, Facebook’s translation into English refers to Mr Xi as “Mr Sh*thole” six separate times.
“Mr Sh*thole, President of China, arrives at 4pm,” the translation stated.
Facebook, which is banned in China, has previously apologised for errors with its automatic-translation service.
In one instance in 2017, the feature erroneously translated “good morning” into “attack them” on a post written by a Palestinian construction worker.
The man was arrested by Israeli police after they suspected he was planning a vehicle attack using a bulldozer. He was released after the mistake was realised.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-translate-xi-xinping-china-mr-shithole-myanmar-a9289626.html
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Conor McGregor of Ireland beat American Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at a mixed martial arts match in Las Vegas last night. Story on the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/19/conor-mcgregor-donald-cerrone-fight-ufc-246).
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Early this morning an 85 y-o passenger on the Poros-Kyllini ferry suffered neck and back pain after falling on the on-board escalator. Taken to Amaliada Hospital for treatment.