Former President Donald Trump has accused congressional Democrats of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a video collection of his verbal gaffes and slips that played at Tuesday’s House hearing with Special Counsel Robert Hur.
The video, which showed clips of Trump confusing names, slurring his words, and mixing up individuals, was seemingly intended to counter Hur’s testimony about President Biden’s memory lapses during his interview.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his criticism, stating, “The Hur Report was revealed today! It’s a disaster for Biden, a two-tiered standard of justice. They used Artificial Intelligence against me in their videos of me. Can’t do that, Joe!”
Trump (Credits: The Guardian)
However, Trump did not provide any evidence to support his claim that Democratic staff employed AI technology in creating the video, nor did he suggest any involvement by the White House in its production.
The accusation appears to be Trump’s attempt to discredit the video and undermine its intended purpose of challenging Hur’s testimony regarding Biden’s cognitive fitness.
It is not uncommon to use AI technology in political messaging and propaganda. AI can analyze large amounts of data, including video footage, to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
In political campaigns, AI can create targeted messages, identify potential supporters, and even generate deepfake videos to spread misinformation.
In this case, Trump’s claim that AI was used against him in the video compilation could be seen as an attempt to deflect criticism and shift the focus away from Biden’s cognitive abilities.
Donald Trump (Credits: CNN)
By suggesting that the video was created using AI, Trump may be trying to delegitimize its contents and portray it as a manipulated or fabricated piece of propaganda.
It is worth noting that while AI technology can create realistic-looking videos, it is unlikely that it was used in this particular case. The video compilation of Trump’s verbal slips and gaffes could have been created using simple video editing techniques and does not necessarily require AI.
Trump’s accusation highlights the growing role of technology, including AI, in shaping political discourse and propaganda. As technology continues to evolve, we will likely see more instances of AI being used in political messaging, raising questions about the ethics and implications of such practices.
