TrumporBiden2024

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Website https://www.twitch.tv/trumporbiden2024

TrumporBiden2024 is a Twitch channel that features artificial intelligence (AI) versions of former U.S. president Donald Trump and current president Joe Biden engaging in an endless, profane, comedic political debate. Since launching, the channel has gained the attention of news media. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The channel is presented as satire. [3]

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Content

The AI versions of Trump and Biden speak in alternation with each other, insulting each other with profane language while weaving in real-life political talking points, insults, and topics associated with their respective political careers. Additionally the AI versions of both men respond to comments made by members of the Twitch-chat, frequently insulting them. [1]

The vocabulary data set the AI for both Biden and Trump pulls from includes references to various pop culture items such as Pokémon or anime. [4] The AI Trump has even made remarks about sports teams, such as the Toronto Maple Leafs. [3] The AI Biden frequently refers to the fictional meme alter-ego Dark Brandon. The mannerisms of both AI versions are largely the same as the real versions of both men. [3]

Creation

The channel was created by The Singularity Group, a company associated with Belgian online gaming personality Athene.

Technology

The character voices and video are generated in real-time, using large language models and deepfake technology, although the exact methods applied are unclear. [3]

Reception

The TrumporBiden2024 channel has garnered international media commentary regarding for its continuous stream showcasing the AI replicas. The channel has been described as "unhinged" and "a good way to ready yourself for the likely circus that will accompany the next presidential election". [4]

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