Serious questions for Siri on contracts, work

Researchers who have asked Apple to publish material about the nature of the questions asked of Siri, its voice-activated virtual assistant that mimics human intelligence, and attempts natural conversation, haven’t got very far.

It’s information the corporation wants to keep to itself, perhaps because many iPad and smartphone users in need of a laugh can get one by asking her silly questions: what’s zero divided by zero, perhaps, or what’s your phone number?