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Can a computer be programmed to LIE? If the message you get is "the site is down" could it be untrue and just a way of blocking YOU?

Posted - August 21, 2020

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    A computer cannot lie, as it has no concept of right and wrong.  However, a computer can be purposefully programmed to return false data/conclusions. 

      August 21, 2020 8:07 AM MDT
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