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Ken Jennings Apologizes for Jeopardy! Clue Labeling John Pork as ‘AI-Generated’

Jennings said the clue’s phrasing overstated AI after viewers noted John Pork’s pre-AI origins.

Overview

  • The Oct. 24 episode included a clue reading, “No: A.I. generated the TikTok image of this pig/human eventually killed by Tim Cheese,” and none of the contestants responded.
  • Fans pointed out that John Pork’s meme presence dates to around 2018, arguing the “AI-generated” label misrepresented its origins.
  • In a Nov. 1 TikTok posted on the show’s account, Jennings apologized and asked John Pork to forgive the program.
  • He clarified that AI tools are common in many recent John Pork TikToks but may not describe the character’s earliest appearances.
  • Some viewers were confused by his reference to “the late Mr. Pork,” and the issue has remained an online debate with no additional steps announced by the show.