Saturday, February 4

Sentient Tivo Records Porn

CHICAGO (AP) -- In a promising new development for machine artificial intelligence, a Chicago man's Tivo recorded pornography without the involvement of its owner.

Luke Penca, 30, was pleasantly surprised while perusing his Tivo's catalog of recorded programs and saw the X-rated entry "Web of Desire" in the suggested programs list.

"Adult content, graphic language, nudity, strong sexual content. This baby had it all," said a relaxed Penca, lighting up a cigarette. "I'm happy to say that after a year with my Tivo, it's finally got its damn priorities aligned with mine. It's about time!"

It wasn't always a harmonious relationship between the device and Penca.

"For awhile there, Tivo thought I spoke Spanish despite my three thumbs down to 'Sabado Gigante'. And there was that unfortunate week that it thought I was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that!"

Penca isn't the only beneficiary of Tivo's largess. His roommate, Chris T., himself a true connoisseur of the genre, finally feels kinship with the personal video recorder after viewing "Web of Desire".

"Tivo or 'Tito', as I like to call the device, and I haven't always seen eye-to-eye," said T. "Especially after that unexplained 'Bright Eyes at [Austin City Limits]' deletion. Damn it, I'm still pissed about that incident. But if Tivo records porn, then that little son-of-a-bitch has really redeemed himself."

It's unclear what caused Tivo's awakening and it's owner seems uninterested in seeking out the reason behind the momentous occasion.

"Some things are best left unknown," said a laconic Penca as he hurried back to the couch.

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