In a surprising turn of events, a clip featuring President Trump supposedly kissing Elon Musk's toes in the context of artificial intelligence was broadcast on federal agency televisions.
In an amusing twist of events, an artificial intelligence-generated video depicting former President Donald Trump engrossed in Elon Musk's feet has caused quite a stir. The clip, featuring Trump smothering Musk's feet with enthusiastic zeal and the caption "Long Live The Real King," was shown on televisions across the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters, according to multiple sources and eyewitnesses.
Journalist Marisa Kabas shared the odd spectacle via video on Bluesky, reporting that the clip was displayed for about five minutes before someone managed to stop it. Washington Post reporter Jeff Stein confirmed the existence of the video, as pictures showed the AI-generated scene playing on multiple TVs within HUD's Washington D.C. headquarters.
The caption "Long Live The Real King" most likely references last week's strange turn of events, where Trump declared himself a king and shared images of himself sporting a crown with the same caption on official White House social media accounts. The video itself depicts Trump kissing Musk's toe ring, implying that Musk is the true ruler.
Given the current state of affairs, it's easy to understand why HUD employees might be questioning their allegiance to their presumed king. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly planning to slice as much as half of HUD's workforce while dramatically reducing its funding. Adding to the chaos, housing costs have hit an all-time high, rent prices are skyrocketing with fewer available units, and the increased frequency of extreme weather conditions necessitates more funds for rebuilding.
The person responsible for creating and airing this unusual prank in the heart of HUD headquarters will have an intriguing tale to share in their weekly update to Musk. Less than a day into the week, they've already managed to garner attention - that's some impressive work, even by government standards.
- The future of technology in government institutions seems to be heading towards the uncanny, given the recent incident involving a tech-generated video at HUD.
- If the inexplicable happening at HUD's headquarters with Trump and Musk's feet on TV is any indication, the role of tech in shaping our entertainment and politics might be taking a turn for the surreal.
- Despite the ref_src behind the viral video remaining a mystery, it's undeniable that tech has the power to bring even the most unlikely characters from the world of politics and business into prime-time TV.
- As technology continues to evolve, we can only wonder if our TV screens will someday feature handbaskets made out of cutting-edge tech, in a reality that's even more bizarre than the recent happenings at HUD.
