OnePlus AI refuses to respond when prompted about Arunachal Pradesh
What's the story
OnePlus is facing criticism in India over its new AI writing tool. The controversy erupted after a user on X, Arjun Koroth, shared a video showing the AI tool freezing when he tried to generate text related to Arunachal Pradesh. Instead of producing any content, the device responded with "Try entering something else," leaving many users confused and frustrated.
User response
AI Writer's malfunction sparks widespread testing
The issue with OnePlus's AI Writer, a feature introduced in the latest OxygenOS update for devices like the OnePlus 13 series, has been widely tested by users. The tool is designed to assist with writing social media captions, notes, and short texts. However, it has been found to malfunction whenever Arunachal Pradesh is mentioned in prompts.
Censorship allegations
Selective censorship raises concerns
The malfunctioning of the OnePlus AI tool isn't just limited to Arunachal Pradesh. Users have also found that it avoids politically sensitive topics such as the Dalai Lama and Taiwan, as well as claims about Arunachal Pradesh being a part of India. This has led many to suspect that these restrictions could have been inadvertently transferred from Chinese devices to Indian ones.
Official response
Company's silence on AI tool controversy
Despite the backlash, OnePlus India has remained silent on the matter. Users have shared their own test videos, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is an inseparable part of India and no AI tool should deny that. The incident has sparked a larger debate about the potential for AI tools to carry invisible political filters that may conflict with the beliefs and laws of different countries.
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Take a look at the AI Writer's response
What the fuck OnePlus?
— Arjun Koroth (@KorothArjun) December 4, 2025
Any references with Arunachal Pradesh - and the AI Writer just refuses to work at all.
Try entering something else?
Really? pic.twitter.com/pgwDMFLZlX