All the Times Trump Has Falsely Claimed Something Is AI
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When a major political figure treats 'AI' as a catch-all scapegoat, the term becomes a tool in culture war narratives, not just tech discourse. Expect more regulatory and reputational risk driven by perception of AI, not its actual use—communications strategy matters as much as deployment details.
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