US EditionTrump Embraces 'Blame AI' Defense as Doubts Over Real Footage Spread
- President Donald Trump stated, 'If something happens that’s really bad, maybe I’ll have to just blame AI.'
- About half of U.S. adults said the increased use of AI in daily life made them feel 'more concerned than excited,' according to a Pew Research Center poll from August 2024.
- Approximately 6 in 10 U.S. adults expressed being 'very concerned' about political leaders using AI to spread fake or misleading information.
- Trump's history of misinformation and even lies to suit his narrative predates AI.
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Pioneer Press
The president blamed AI and embraced doing so. Is it becoming the new ‘fake news’?
By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Artificial intelligence, apparently, is the new “fake news.” Blaming AI is an increasingly popular strategy for politicians seeking to dodge responsibility for something embarrassing — among others. AI isn’t a person, after all. It can’t leak or file suit. It does make mistakes, a credibility problem that makes it hard to determine fact from fiction in the age of mis- and disinformation. And when truth is hard…
Trump blamed AI for a viral video. Has AI become his new ‘fake news’?
Artificial intelligence, apparently, is the new “fake news.” Blaming AI is an increasingly popular strategy for politicians seeking to dodge responsibility for something embarrassing — among others. AI isn’t a person, after all. It can’t leak or file suit. It does make mistakes, a credibility problem that makes it hard to determine fact from fiction in the age of mis- and disinformation. And when truth is hard to discern, the untruthful benefit,…
Blaming AI: The New Political Scapegoat
The growing trend of blaming AI as a scapegoat for political embarrassments is explored, with figures like Donald Trump and Venezuelan officials using it to dodge accountability. Experts warn it contributes to confusion and erodes trust, highlighting AI's role in misinformation and the 'liar's dividend.'
Associated Press News
The president blamed AI and embraced doing so. Is it becoming the new 'fake news'?
Politicians are increasingly blaming artificial intelligence to dodge accountability for embarrassing situations. AI can't defend itself, making it an easy target.
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