Lee showed how he uses AI. Trump isn't telling
 

SEATTLE — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faced criticism after publicly sharing a response generated by Google's Gemini to support his position in a political dispute. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted using artificial intelligence (AI) but refused to explain how he uses it. Trump has shared AI-generated images and videos of himself as a pope and a king, as well as content mocking political opponents.

When reporters asked Trump about his personal use of AI aboard Air Force One last month, he confirmed that he uses the technology but declined to provide details. Unlike Lee, Trump did not explain whether he uses AI chatbots to research political, legal, or policy issues.

Lee's use of Gemini involved a dispute over whether the heads of investigative agencies should attend Cabinet meetings. Opposition politicians criticized his reliance on a chatbot for legal and constitutional matters. However, the presidential office explained that Lee used Gemini to verify legal facts rather than to make government decisions.

Other American politicians have openly discussed their use of AI. In August, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville said he consulted ChatGPT during long drives to learn about issues such as Medicare and Medicaid. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna also defended her staff's use of AI after a summary accompanying a defense bill amendment accidentally included text generated by Anthropic's Claude.

The increasing use of AI in politics has raised concerns about accuracy, transparency, and accountability. Researchers Danaé Metaxa and Alex Engler noted that AI chatbots are increasingly influencing political discussions and can produce different answers to identical questions. In Lee's case, opposition Representative Na Kyung-won said her own Gemini consultation produced a warning that presidential authority could threaten the political neutrality of investigative agency chiefs. She accused Lee of wording his question to receive a favorable answer.

Edited using generative AI tools. 
Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261024/lee-showed-how-he-uses-ai-trump-isnt-telling

Comprehension

Why did South Korean President Lee Jae Myung face criticism?
What did Donald Trump say when reporters asked how he uses AI?
Why did Lee's presidential office say he consulted Gemini?
How does Senator Tommy Tuberville use ChatGPT?
What concerns have researchers raised about the use of AI in politics?

Discussion

Do you think politicians should publicly disclose when they use AI? Why or why not?
Would you trust information provided by an AI chatbot about politics or the law? Why?
Have you ever used an AI tool to learn about a difficult topic? What was your experience?
Why is it important for politicians to check information before sharing it with the public?
What could happen if a politician uses incorrect information generated by AI?
Do you think AI-generated images and videos can influence voters? How?
Should government officials be allowed to use AI when making important decisions? Why or why not?
How can people check whether information from an AI chatbot is accurate?

Vocabulary

Under fire – receiving strong criticism
Fabricated – invented or made up, rather than real
Disclosure – the act of making information known
Rely on – to depend on someone or something
Forthcoming – willing to share information or speak openly
Transparency – the quality of being open and honest about actions or decisions
Accountability – the responsibility to explain one's actions and accept the consequences
Political neutrality – the state of not favoring a particular political side or group