Barack Obama reacted to an AI-generated video posted on Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicting him as an ape, stating, "There doesn't seem to be any shame about this," according to Variety. The former president's comments came amid a flurry of news, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call for revitalized U.S.-European relations and the ongoing issue of AI-related romance scams, as reported by Time and Vox.
Obama's reaction, shared on Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast, addressed the controversial video, though details about the video's content were not provided in the source material. This incident adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding the use of AI and its potential for political manipulation.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a key foreign policy speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he emphasized the historical ties between the U.S. and Europe. He stated, "We want Europe to be strong," adding that the shared history of the two regions meant their destinies were intertwined, according to Time. This speech was viewed by some European leaders as an olive branch after a previous antagonistic appearance by Vice President J.D. Vance.
In other news, Vox reported on the rise of AI-related romance scams, which are particularly prevalent around Valentine's Day. These scams cost Americans $3 billion last year alone, a figure that is likely undercounted due to victims' reluctance to report such incidents. The article highlighted the dangers of these scams and the importance of protecting oneself from them.
Additionally, Vox also reported on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's efforts to resist ICE operations within the state. Pritzker has signed laws limiting ICE's activities, created the Illinois Accountability Commission, and sued the federal government, demonstrating a strong stance against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Presidents' Day, a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February, was also highlighted by Time. The holiday honors the birthday and legacy of George Washington, the first U.S. President. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, told Time that the holiday is "a really good opportunity to reflect on the origins of the presidential office."
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