RFK Jr.'s Grok-Powered Food Site Contradicts His Own 'Protein War' Message
A government AI chatbot is undermining its own administration's new dietary guidelines.
Deep Dive
The new government site Realfood.gov, promoted by RFK Jr., encourages using Elon Musk's Grok AI for dietary advice. However, when asked, Grok initially recommended the old protein RDA of 0.8g/kg, contradicting the site's new guideline of 1.2-1.6g/kg. The AI only aligned after being told the user exercised. Nutritionists note the administration's broad 'protein war' message lacks nuance, and the AI tool may overwhelm average users with conflicting information.
Why It Matters
This highlights the risks of deploying AI for public policy without ensuring its outputs align with official messaging.