President Trump has extensively used AI-generated images and videos on social media to attack opponents, promote his campaign, and shape public perception, raising concerns about the normalization of AI-driven disinformation in politics.
The article discusses how President Trump and Republicans are increasingly using AI-generated videos and memes on social media, blurring the lines between satire and misinformation, with some videos sparking controversy and raising concerns about the regulation of deepfakes as their realism improves.
President Trump posted a cryptic message on Truth Social suggesting he bought Intel at $20 and it now trades at $30, coinciding with Intel's recent stock surge and a major AI partnership with Nvidia. The post has sparked investor speculation amid Intel's strategic moves in AI, though the stock declined slightly in pre-market trading. The Nvidia-Intel deal, supported by U.S. industry players, aims to strengthen Intel's position in AI data centers, marking a significant industry shift.
Hopes for an Israel-Iran ceasefire were dashed by Trump's social media posts threatening Iran, leading to market volatility with falling US stocks and rising oil prices. Trump is also considering a military strike on Iran, while the US passes a landmark crypto bill and concerns grow over energy supply disruptions. The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting is expected to keep interest rates unchanged but may signal future policy directions.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 attempted to recover from recent losses, with the former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social surging in its second day of trading. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite struggled to end its consecutive days of losses. Key earnings movers included Carnival and Cintas, while stocks like Alphabet, Arista Networks, Duolingo, and DraftKings were highlighted as top companies to watch. Additionally, Nvidia and Tesla experienced fluctuations, and Dow Jones leaders Apple and Microsoft saw mixed trading after the market open.