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David Mouriquand

Horsing around: How Trump's AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired

Donald Trump is no stranger to bulk posting AI-generated imagery as part of what has been referred to as “memetic warfare” - a tactic which sees him and his administration flood the zone when it comes to AI slop in order to appeal to his base and beyond.

While this social media strategy isn't new, one recently shared image has once again shown that the use of AI can be detrimental when it comes to conveying the proper message. Specifically, how the AI images he posts frequently backfire due to a lack of understanding when it comes to cultural references.

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