Trump's AI Chatbot Is the Fox News Echo Chamber You Never Asked For

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Attention tech-savvy Bay Area folks, buckle in for a wild ride through the digital propaganda landscape! 🚨
Donald Trump’s media company just dropped a new AI chatbot called “Truth Search AI” that’s about as balanced as a one-legged flamingo. Powered by Perplexity AI, this digital mouthpiece seems to have a serious crush on conservative media outlets.
The Conservative Media Diet
In a hilarious twist of irony, the chatbot claims to provide unbiased information while exclusively citing Fox News, Breitbart, and other right-wing publications. When tested, the AI consistently pulled sources from conservative media - even when answering mundane questions like basic math!
Not Your Average AI Assistant
Interestingly, the bot isn’t a complete Trump cheerleader. It actually denies election fraud claims and provides nuanced perspectives on immigration. However, when pressed about Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the AI conveniently downplays their relationship using only conservative sources.
Tech World’s Latest Circus Act
Perplexity, the AI behind this digital propaganda machine, defends the bot’s source selection as a “developer choice”. Translation: We’re just giving the people what they want - a carefully curated media reality that fits neatly into a MAGA-sized echo chamber.
In the age of AI, it seems we’re not just fighting misinformation - we’re algorithmic ally designing it.
AUTHOR: cgp
SOURCE: Wired