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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Adam Gabbatt

Trump’s AI chatbot turns on its master

Donald Trump waves as people near him clap, under a sign for America.gov
Donald Trump attends the launch event for America.gov, a new AI-powered government website, in Washington DC on 29 September 2026. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Donald Trump, in a development that could almost be from a Greek tragedy, appears to have invented something that is willing to do what no one in his orbit will: tell him the truth.

The president launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI platform which the White House says will make it easier for Americans to interact with the federal government and eventually complete services like renewing passports and enrolling in Medicare.

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