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Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
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Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

  • By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer

Tech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke." President Donald Trump's plan to counter China's AI dominance includes an executive order to prevent "woke AI" in the federal government. This order mirrors China's approach of aligning AI with state values. Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war. The order's impact on AI development and compliance remains uncertain, with some seeing it as a soft but coercive measure.

ChatGPT helps prepare this mayor's talking points. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI
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ChatGPT helps prepare this mayor's talking points. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

  • By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer
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San Jose's mayor is using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline city operations and improve services for its 1 million residents. The city has trained workers to use AI for tasks like responding to pothole complaints and drafting grant proposals. San Francisco is also adopting AI, providing Microsoft's Copilot chatbot to nearly 30,000 city employees. While AI has saved time and improved efficiency, officials stress the need for human oversight to avoid errors. Some cities, like Stockton, have paused AI projects due to high costs. Experts predict many AI initiatives may fail without clear value or risk management.