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Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements
What happened
The website's AI answers contradicted Trump's claims about the 2020 election, stating that there was no widespread fraud, and that Trump has already been elected twice, making a third term unconstitutional. The website also stated that the Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense, and that climate change is largely caused by human greenhouse-gas emissions. The website's answers were later modified to avoid discussing political topics.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential for government-sourced information to challenge the President's statements, and raises questions about the role of AI in providing information on official government websites. The situation also underscores the importance of verifying information, particularly when it comes to sensitive or contentious topics.
Key facts
- The website's AI answers were initially consistent with the evidence.
- The website's answers were later modified to avoid discussing political topics.
- The AI stated that the Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense.
- The AI stated that climate change is largely caused by human greenhouse-gas emissions.
- The website's answers contradicted Trump's claims about the 2020 election.
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