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'Does He Think He's Real?' Social Media Reacts to Trump's Talk With AI Teddy Roosevelt
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump engaged in an AI-driven digital conversation with a virtual Theodore Roosevelt avatar at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, ahead of its July 4 opening.
- The AI avatar, created by research lab LemonSlice, interacted with Trump in a replica Oval Office setting, discussing topics like the Panama Canal, war, diplomacy, and North Dakota.
- The conversation, shared on social media, caused confusion and humor as many were unaware that Roosevelt was an AI creation, leading to jokes about Trump having imaginary talks with historical figures.
- AI avatars of historical and fictional characters are increasingly used in museums, theme parks, and entertainment, with examples including Disney’s Star Wars bots and a holographic display of archaeologist Howard Carter.
- Social media reactions ranged from concern over Trump’s awareness of the AI to humorous takes and memes, including an AI-generated video of Trump and Roosevelt dancing together.
