Trump Impressed by AI Speech Rewrite

Former President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he had a speech “rewritten by AI,” a moment that impressed him enough to adopt the technology. Trump’s comments came during an appearance on YouTuber Logan Paul’s podcast, where he expressed both admiration and concern for artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the upcoming 2024 presidential elections.

Trump described AI as “really powerful stuff,” emphasizing that we are just at the beginning of its development, which he found both exciting and alarming. He recounted a fascinating experience where someone helped him rewrite one of his speeches using AI. Without disclosing the individual’s identity, Trump shared how this person quickly revised his speech, presenting him with a beautifully written version in just 15 seconds, prompting Trump to exclaim, “I’m gonna use this sucker.”

Expressing his astonishment, Trump marveled at the technology’s speed, noting that it generated the speech “in a matter of literally minutes.” He humorously addressed his speechwriter, Vince Haley, jokingly saying, “You’re fired, Vince!” indicating his newfound appreciation for AI’s efficiency and capabilities.

In addition to his positive experience with AI, Trump also discussed the darker side of the technology, particularly deepfakes. He recounted an instance where he saw a deepfake of himself endorsing a product, noting how difficult it was to discern the fake from the real due to the flawless voice and lip-syncing. Trump expressed his concerns about deepfakes being used maliciously, citing a hypothetical scenario where a deepfake of a sitting U.S. president could announce a nuclear attack, causing panic and confusion.

Trump also shared an anecdote involving Elon Musk, praising the SpaceX founder’s work and referring to him as a “spectacular guy.” This praise aligns with Trump’s previous statements regarding Musk’s achievements in the aerospace industry.

Trump’s discussion on AI and deepfakes comes amidst increasing concerns about the use of AI-generated content to spread misinformation. Instances such as a deepfake robocall featuring President Joe Biden and an AI-generated attack ad targeting Biden underscore the need for vigilance and regulation in the use of AI in media and politics.