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Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Impact
#ai
Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Impact
AI and politics—two forces that were bound to collide, like an unstoppable algorithm meeting an immovable bureaucracy. On one side, we have politicians, masters of vague promises and well-timed pivots; on the other, AI, a machine that actually sticks to the data (most of the time). Governments are racing to regulate AI before AI starts regulating them, while lobbyists wonder if ChatGPT can write better policy than their interns. Meanwhile, AI is busy optimizing campaign strategies, drafting speeches, and—let’s be honest—probably writing half the political tweets you see. The real question isn’t whether AI will influence elections, but whether voters will notice before it starts running for office.
Trump's Education Secretary Confuses AI with Steak Sauce in Viral Gaffe
- Friday, 11 April 2025
Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s education secretary, made a gaffe by repeatedly referring to AI as "A1", like the steak sauce, while speaking at an education summit in San Diego. She said that some school systems will start using A1 teaching every year from pre-K onwards, and that it can be helpful for one-on-one instruction and absorbing information for fast learners.
