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Trump's Racist Post Fuels Tech & Market Turmoil

Former President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was deleted from Trump's account on Friday, featured an AI-generated clip with the Obamas' faces superimposed on ape bodies, set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." The clip was part of a longer video promoting conspiracy theories about voting fraud during the 2020 presidential election, according to Time.

The depiction of the Obamas as apes is a racist trope, according to Time, used to dehumanize Black people. The post quickly drew condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about Trump's rhetoric and its potential impact.

The video, which was 62 seconds long, was posted overnight and subsequently removed, according to Vox. The incident is causing unease within Trump's own party, according to Vox.

The State Department is archiving pre-January 20, 2025, X posts, requiring Freedom of Information Act requests for access, according to Vox. This action follows other news, including a consumer boycott targeting tech companies over political stances, according to Vox.

While the controversy surrounding Trump's post unfolded, other news stories emerged, including advancements in AI with a new continuous learning technique, and a surf academy in Senegal supporting girls' education, according to Nature News.

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