When government AI gives wrong answers, who is accountable?

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Days after its September 21, 2026 launch, the Philippine government’s AI assistant, Kuya A, incorrectly named US President Donald Trump as the Philippine president.  When challenged, it named former US President Joe Biden before giving the correct answer, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the following morning. Integrated into the eGovPH Super App, Kuya A

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