Obama Breaks Silence on Trump's AI Ape Video
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Barack Obama responded to a deleted AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes, saying the display is troubling and a distraction; he noted that many Americans still value decency and decorum, and pointed out the post was tied to Trump’s social-media strategy and removed after officials said it was posted in error. The incident drew criticism from figures like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Tim Scott.
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