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  "id": 10750156,
  "title": "Trump unveils AI chatbot for US government services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-unveils-ai-chatbot-for-us-government-services",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:54:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033564/trump-unveils-ai-chatbot-for-us-government-services"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump introduced an AI-powered website called America.gov, designed to serve as the primary portal for Americans seeking federal services. The platform, developed by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia in his new role as chief design officer within the Trump administration, utilizes AI chatbots to process user queries. Although its current capabilities are limited, Trump envisions the site to eventually handle a wide range of complex government tasks, such as applying for passports and accessing health benefits. Speaking at a launch event in Washington attended by government officials, Trump emphasized the platform's promise to make obtaining government services \"dramatically easier, faster, and more convenient.\" He touted it as a \"reinvention\" of the US government for the 21st century and beyond, likening it to a restoration of America's founding promise.\n\nThe president also signed an executive order mandating all federal agencies to integrate their websites with America.gov. This announcement coincided with Trump's scheduled meeting with leading tech executives to discuss the rapid advancement of the AI sector. In light of recent cyber incidents raising global concerns over the risks of uncontrollable AI, Trump dismissed these worries as a conspiracy aimed at undermining US economic growth and hindering competition with China. The rapid development of AI and the expansion of data centers has become a significant issue in the upcoming November midterm elections.\n\nA recent CNN poll indicated that 82% of Americans expressed concerns about the rapid pace of AI development, reflecting widespread apprehension about the implications of this technology.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump unveiled an AI-powered website on Tuesday aimed at becoming the first stop for Americans to access federal services, hailing the initiative as a “reinvention” of government. The “ America.gov ” platform was developed under Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, who joined the Trump administration last year in the newly formed role of chief design officer. Like other websites…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Announcing New AI-Powered Government Website Today Ahead Of Meeting With Industry Execs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-announcing-new-ai-powered-government-website-today-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:48:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Trump set to launch AI-powered America.gov government website",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-set-to-launch-ai-powered-america-gov-government-website",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:58:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "New AI-powered government website uses Gemini, Grok, Trump official Gebbia says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/new-ai-powered-government-website-uses-gemini-grok-trump-official",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:32:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump launches America.gov, AI-powered government services hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-launches-america-gov-ai-powered-government-services-hub",
        "published": "2026-09-29T15:12:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump launches AI-powered America.gov website ahead of meeting with big tech leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-launches-ai-powered-america-gov-website-ahead-of-meeting-with",
        "published": "2026-09-29T15:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "WATCH: Trump launches AI-powered government website America.gov",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/watch-trump-launches-ai-powered-government-website-america-gov",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:11:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "America.gov launch: What Americans can do on Trump’s new AI-powered government website",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/america-gov-launch-what-americans-can-do-on-trumps-new-ai-powered",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:20:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump launches AI platform for US government services",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-launches-ai-platform-for-us-government-services",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:18:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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