Key facts
- An AI chatbot mistakenly included Queen Elizabeth II in a list of drag icons.
- The chatbot also listed Dame Edna Everage as an influence.
- The AI's output was part of a list intended to identify cultural influencers.
An AI chatbot, in an attempt to identify cultural influencers, mistakenly included Queen Elizabeth II alongside Dame Edna Everage in a list of figures that shaped the identity of British South African drag star and trans woman Tiara Skye. The AI's output, intended to reflect Skye's influences, incorrectly positioned the late monarch as a drag icon. This incident underscores the challenges in AI's understanding of cultural nuances and potential for generating inaccurate or biased information.