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Source: Donald Trump Raises Red Flag on AI: ‘So Scary’
The Details
So, Donald Trump, the same man who couldn’t seem to decide whether Twitter was his best friend or arch-nemesis, has decided to opine on the perils of AI.
Yes, folks, you heard that right. Our former president, the man who probably thinks AI is his next potential running mate, is shouting from the rooftops about how AI is “so scary.” Watching Trump get spooked by the very notion of artificial intelligence is like watching a caveman encounter fire for the first time — confusing, amusing, and a little sad all at once.
The Breakdown
- AI: Humanity’s Downfall or Trump’s New Nightlight?
Come on, isn’t it a bit rich for a guy who benefits from AI algorithms to serve up his tweets to the masses to suddenly turn on technology? Trump grappling with AI ethics is like a toddler playing with a Rubik’s Cube, except the cube is nuclear codes, and the toddler hasn’t been weaned off social media yet. - “I Prefer the Artificial Intelligence That Doesn’t Replace Me,” Says Trump, Probably
The thought of AI stealing jobs must hit close to home for someone who’s used to the spotlight. Maybe the AI’s capacity to learn and adapt reminds Trump of all those pesky ‘experts’ he avoided during his time in office. - Robots: They Can’t Build Walls!
Sure, AI may not be able to construct physical barriers (yet), but it’s capable of building firewalls that Trump’s cyber team would drool over. If only those could keep out the ‘bad hombres’ from the internet… - “AI Won’t Let Me Cheat at Golf!” Worries Ex-Commander-In-Tweet
Trump’s disdain for AI possibly stems from a fear that it’s too fair, too ethical. Imagine an AI caddy that insists on accurate scorekeeping. The horror! - Machine Learning: Because Sometimes Your Phone Listens Better Than Your Cabinet Members
Trump is probably just jealous that Siri and Alexa can execute orders without leaking them to the press. If AI had thumbs, Trump would’ve hired it to tweet for him — no typos, no late-night rants, just pure, cold, robotic charm.
The Counter
- “AI Took My Job!” Cries Man Who No Longer Has Job
It’s almost touching to see Trump become the unexpected champion of the working class against the rise of the machines. Almost. - If AI Is So Smart, How Come It Never Won an Election?
Let’s raise our glasses to the man who outsmarted countless algorithms to win an election. Bet your smart fridge can’t do that! - Could AI Have Created a University as Tremendous as Trump University? I Think Not!
Trump University, an institution so visionary, it transcended the need for pesky things like accreditation. Truly, AI has nothing on this pinnacle of educational enterprise. - Where’s the Birth Certificate, Alexa?
Is it really paranoia if your devices are listening? Trump might be onto something here… except for the fact that AI doesn’t care about your golf handicap. - Siri, Remind Me to Distrust AI
Surely, the irony of using one’s smartphone to pen an anti-AI screed isn’t lost on Mr. Trump… or is it?
The Hot Take
In the end, Trump’s fear of AI feels like watching a man trying to punch the ocean — it’s ineffective, slightly pitiful, but you can’t look away. If the thought of articles generated by AI scares him so much, wait until someone introduces him to deepfakes.
Let’s just solve this AI phobia the liberal way: with education and a sprinkle of tolerance. We’ll start small — maybe a friendly Roomba to show him that not all robots are out to replace him. Next, we can work our way up to teaching him that Twitter bots aren’t real people, despite their enthusiastic re-tweets.
By the time we’re done, he’ll embrace AI like he embraces a good conspiracy theory — with open arms and a sense of bewildered fascination. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
