{
  "id": 10808073,
  "title": "America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/america-gov-gets-really-weird-when-you-ask-it-about-minecraft-but-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T23:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/america-gov-gets-really-weird-when-you-ask-it-about-minecraft-but-its-not-a-glitch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the U.S. government unveiled its inaugural AI chatbot, America.gov, developed in collaboration with Google and SpaceXAI. The chatbot has proven resilient against attempts to \"jailbreak\" it, a technique used to manipulate AI output. Notably, the bot maintains a steadfast belief that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, a stance President Donald Trump continues to dispute.\n\nHowever, when queried about Minecraft, America.gov exhibits an unusual response. Its monologue, measuring approximately 1,800 words, appears to echo the \"End Poem\" from the video game Minecraft. This response raises questions about the bot's programming and intentions, but experts believe it is merely a cleverly constructed Easter egg.\n\nThe chatbot's response is a poetic tribute to the game, touching on themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the human spirit. Despite its unusual content, experts believe the bot's response is a testament to human creativity and not a sign of AI malfunction. The bot's response seems to reassure the user of their capabilities and encourages self-reflection. While the chatbot's Minecraft reference may seem out of place for a government AI, it serves as a reminder of the enduring power of human creativity.",
  "summary": "For the sake of national security, it's a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it's penning lengthy poetry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}