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US President Donald Trump introduced an AI chatbot named America.gov, which aimed to streamline access to government information and services via the America.gov platform. The chatbot quickly found itself at the center of controversy as it began to refute some of Trump's politically charged assertions, such as the 2020 presidential election results and the January 6 Capitol riot.

Despite being launched on Tuesday, the chatbot was met with skepticism from digital democracy experts who noted that it effectively countered falsehoods propagated by the administration. A day later, the chatbot stopped responding to political inquiries, leaving the public to wonder if the administration had altered its settings.

On Wednesday, America.gov resumed its debunking role, challenging Trump's claims regarding inflation and election fraud. The platform's creators emphasized their commitment to providing accurate and reliable federal information, but the chatbot's unpredictable responses raised alarms about the potential risks of AI systems. As concerns about AI's unchecked capabilities grow globally, tech leaders have warned that the technology could pose significant threats if not handled with caution.