Donald Trump Reshares AI Video of Him and Musk Dancing to 'Staying Alive'
Donald Trump Reshares AI Video of Him and Musk Dancing to ‘Staying Alive’
Donald Trump, the former president, uploaded an AI-generated video on X. Elon Musk and Trump can be seen dancing in the video to the Bee Gees' hit song "Staying Alive."
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Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on X. The video shows Trump and Elon Musk dancing to the Bee Gees’ famous song, “Staying Alive.” This light-hearted portrayal of the two influential figures has captured the attention of millions, becoming an overnight sensation on the microblogging platform.
The Trump-Musk Interview: Crypto Silence Amidst Speculation
This video, which was first shared by Musk yesterday, was originally posted by Mike Lee, US Senator for Utah, and it features Trump and Musk dancing in a fun and carefree way.
This viral video surfaced just after Trump and Musk’s widely publicized interview on Monday night.
Haters will say this is AI 🕺🕺 pic.twitter.com/vqWVxiYXeD — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 14, 2024
During the interview, former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the virtual stage before over a million listeners, many eagerly awaiting insights into Trump’s views on cryptocurrency.
Given his recent pro-crypto gestures, such as accepting crypto donations and backing Bitcoin miners, the crypto community was poised for a significant discussion as he had previously declared himself to be the “crypto president”. But, to their disappointment, no mention of cryptocurrency was made during the nearly two-hour conversation.
Instead, the discussion veered toward more traditional political topics, including U.S. border security, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and immigration. The absence of crypto dialogue left many wondering whether Donald Trump’s previous gestures were merely strategic moves or indicative of a deeper, unspoken agenda.
It’s possible Trump is purposefully avoiding talking about Bitcoin because the second he does (and gets an iota of love and momentum from holders) the current clowns in charge can dump on the open market.
200k+ BTC in US gov holding is important to keep intact. — HONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONK (@CRYPTO_HONKERS) August 13, 2024
Legal and Ethical Implications: What This Means for AI, Crypto, and Public Discourse
This viral AI-generated video and the interview’s unexpected content underscore the significant influence that Trump and Musk wield over public discourse, especially on social media platforms like X.
The juxtaposition of an AI-generated video with the serious undertones of a presidential interview highlights the evolving nature of political engagement in the digital age.
There have recently been conversations and concerns around AI, especially in the lead-up to the November presidential election in the U.S., regarding its potential to misinform voters.
On August 11, Donald Trump allegedly accused Vice President Kamala Harris of using AI to fake a crowd that attended her campaign event in Detroit. The erstwhile president claimed the crowd “didn’t exist.”
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed on social media Sunday that a crowd at a Michigan rally for Vice President Kamala Harris last week “DIDN’T EXIST,” “nobody was there” and that photos of the event were fabricated by artificial intelligence. https://t.co/yeMis7FriS — Robert🏴☠️Berg (@berglundrobert) August 12, 2024
As AI technology advances, its role in shaping public perception and discourse cannot be underestimated. This incident serves as a reminder of the ethical considerations of using such technology, particularly in a political context.