Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force
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Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.
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A group of tech workers gathered around a large monitor in a dimly lit server room, all looking puzzled at the screen displaying Trump's announcement about AI rebranding and the creation of an AI Force.
Caption: When the tech world meets politics: everyone's code is breaking.
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Based on the original story on techcrunch.com.
Editor's note
This claim highlights the dangers of dismissing legitimate concerns about AI without evidence, a dangerous precedent that can hinder the public's understanding and preparedness for the technology's real impacts.
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Panel 1
*Alex is in his cluttered garage workshop, surrounded by AI gadgets and inventions. Sam stands at the door, holding a newspaper with a headline about Trump’s AI rebranding.* Sam (deadpan) Alex (enthusiastic)
Sam: Trump wants to rename AI to get people to like it again. Genius.
Alex: Maybe we should call it 'FriendBot'! It sounds friendly and approachable.
Panel 2
*Robin is sitting on a park bench, surrounded by pigeons. She’s reading a flyer that says She looks bemused.* Robin (wild-eyed)
Robin: Join the AI Force!
Robin: So, the AI Force is like a bird army now? Sign me up!
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam are at a tech meetup, where everyone is discussing the future of AI. Alex holds a sign that says while Sam holds a flyer for the * Alex (optimistic) Sam (skeptical) Robin (chaotic) *Everyone looks at Robin, confused and amused.*
Alex: FriendBot
Alex: AI Force.
Alex: FriendBot could be the key to uniting everyone!
Sam: Yeah, and the AI Force will protect us from pigeons.
Robin: And I’ll be the pigeon general!
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