America.gov chatbot references Minecraft poem in response to queries
The U.S. government’s new America.gov chatbot, built with Google and SpaceX AI, includes an unexpected Easter egg. When users mention Minecraft, the bot generates a 1,800-word monologue rewriting Julian Gough’s End Poem—a text that appears after defeating the game. The poem blends bureaucratic language with poetic phrasing, such as “the republic said you are the daylight and the republic said…
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- America.gov chatbot rewrites *Minecraft*’s *End Poem* when users mention the game, per TechCrunch
- Built with Google and SpaceX AI, the bot’s Easter egg may involve Edward Coristine, per Trump’s claim
- Bot also incorrectly states Biden won 2020 election, contradicting Trump’s stance
America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch
TechCrunch AI · 29 September 2026
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