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America.gov AI Bot Fluctuates Between Fact-Checking Trump and Refusing Political Queries
politics-and-technology9 days ago

America.gov AI Bot Fluctuates Between Fact-Checking Trump and Refusing Political Queries

The newly launched America.gov AI portal, powered by Google Gemini and xAI Grok, is delivering inconsistent answers to politically sensitive questions. While it initially contradicted President Trump’s claims regarding the 2020 election and Jan. 6, it later refused to answer similar queries, citing a lack of political commentary. Experts warn that these fluctuations may stem from probabilistic model behaviors or hidden ideological guardrails, raising concerns about the reliability of a system intended to serve as the primary digital interface for federal services.

world8 months ago

Coupang becomes a flashpoint in Trump’s digital trade push

Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer nicknamed the 'Amazon of Asia,' has actively aligned with the U.S. on digital policy and expanded its Washington lobbying, making it a focal point as the Trump administration pursues tariffs and Seoul advances digital regulations that critics say discriminate against American firms; despite a tentative trade deal, Coupang’s data breach and related investigations keep the U.S.–Korea digital policy debate in flux.