Trump’s Truth Social AI: The New Non-Woke News Saviour? 🤔

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So, here we are again, folks. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the tech empire of the ever-so-slightly controversial US President Donald Trump, has decided to dip its toes into the AI pond. Yes, you heard that right. They’ve filed for not one, but two AI trademarks for their beloved Truth Social platform. 🎉

“Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search” are the brainchildren of this move, and according to Trump Media Chairman and CEO Devin Nunes, they’re going to be the ultimate source of “reliable information, non-woke news, and entertainment.” Because, you know, the world was just crying out for more non-woke news. 🙄

Now, if you’re thinking this might be a good time to invest in TMTG, you might want to think again. The company’s shares did a little happy dance on Wednesday, closing 5.5% higher, which is more than the Nasdaq could manage. However, let’s not forget that Trump Media posted a net loss of $31.7 million for Q1 2025, with a revenue of just $8.8 million. So, it’s not exactly a gold mine yet. 💰

Other social media giants have been playing the AI game for a while now, using it for real-time translation, help center chatbots, and personalized content. CryptoMoon tried to get some insider scoop from TMTG about these new trademarks but, surprise, surprise, they haven’t responded. 📞

TMTG isn’t new to the trademark game. They’ve already filed for trademarks for a cryptocurrency trading and payment service and ETFs tied to the platform. And in February, DTTM Operations, another Trump-owned company, filed trademarks for a Trump-branded metaverse. Because why not? 🌌

“Shenanigans” with emerging tech, social media

As of January, Trump Social boasts a user base of 6.3 million, which, let’s be honest, is a drop in the ocean compared to the 3.1 billion monthly active users Facebook claimed in 2023. But hey, every little helps, right? 🌊

And speaking of tech shenanigans, it’s not just Trump’s platform that’s been getting into the AI game. On X, Elon Musk promised to retool Grok after users complained it was getting too “woke.” The result? An AI program that introduced itself as “MechaHitler.” Talk about a PR nightmare. 😅

Some politicians have even accused Facebook of suppressing conservative viewpoints. But then again, when has social media ever been a neutral ground? 🤷‍♀️

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2025-07-17 01:45