iPhone uproar: Is Siri anti-abortion?

Apple's virtual assistant would apparently be happy to direct you to a strip club — but not to an abortion clinic

The iPhone 4S voice-activated assistant Siri is happy to tell you the weather, but the closest birth control provider is a bit of a touchy subject.
(Image credit: Lannis Waters/ZUMA Press/Corbis)

Siri, Apple's voice-activated assistant on the new iPhone 4S, is the unlikely subject of a reproductive rights scandal. It turns out that Siri is often unable to provide information about abortion and birth control, leading many to wonder if she has a political agenda. Here, a brief guide:

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