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Government websites have been a confusing, bureaucratic mess since 1995—so can AI actually fix them?
In this episode of Don't Be An Idiot, Jamie and Chris dive into the official launch of America.gov, the new AI-driven "front door" designed to consolidate more than 29,000 government websites into one conversational hub.
We break down:• Who built it: Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, the White House National Design Studio, and the GSA• What’s under the hood: The AI models powering the search (Gemini & Grok) and multi-language/voice support• Current features (Phase 1): Instant answers on Medicare, Social Security, address changes, and business filings without creating an account• What’s coming in…
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