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Trump calls AI pope image a joke, but experts say it's no laughing matter


Published on 2025-05-05 19:11:30 - Reuters
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  • President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed the backlash against an AI-generated image of him as the pope posted by the White House on social media, saying it was a harmless joke, but communications experts said they did not see the funny side. The weekend AI-generated posts of Trump dressed in white papal vestments and another of him wielding one of the red light sabers preferred by villains in the "Star Wars" movies appeared typical of the provocation the president employs to energize supporters and troll critics. Since returning to office on January 20, Trump has dominated cycles.

In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump commented on a viral AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a stylish white puffer jacket, calling it "amazing" and expressing his belief that AI is "incredible" and "dangerous." The image, created by a Chicago construction worker using the AI tool Midjourney, sparked widespread discussion on social media about the capabilities and potential risks of artificial intelligence. Trump's post reflects his ongoing interest in AI, as he has previously discussed the technology's potential impact on various industries and its role in shaping the future.

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