Melania Trump has recently released an unusual AI video that has fueled a wild conspiracy theory.
The First Lady is known for her infrequent public appearances, making her seem somewhat elusive in the political sphere and around the White House, especially when compared to her husband.
However, when Melania does take the opportunity to speak, she often emphasizes the importance of protecting children in our rapidly evolving AI world.
In a recent appearance, the former model, aged 55, delivered an intriguing speech at the White House, where she addressed the presence of ‘robots’ and highlighted the need to protect America’s children as technology advances.
Melania stated, “Our future is no longer science fiction. During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children – empowering, but with watchful guidance.”
Now, she has rekindled a peculiar conspiracy theory suggesting she might soon be replaced by AI.
The concept that Melania is occasionally replaced by a body double isn’t new, with speculation dating back to 2017.
Proponents of this theory claim they can identify the ‘double’ through distinct physical differences, ranging from facial features to body shape, as well as behaviors that the ‘real’ Melania would allegedly never exhibit.
While President Trump has dismissed these claims as ‘fake news,’ Melania herself seemed to stoke the rumors by sharing a video of herself on social media.
In the brief 10-second clip, Melania appears as a hologram at what seems to be Trump Tower, accompanied by the caption: ‘Into the future.’
The pixelated hologram bears a striking resemblance to her, wearing a classic navy trench coat and her signature style.
The digital version does not speak but adjusts her posture while staring at the camera, which zooms in ominously.
Without much context, viewers have expressed being disturbed and confused by the video.
On Twitter, one user commented: “Melania posted this AI version of herself to sell her crypto. AI Melania speaks 738 languages, has perfect skin and is available for children’s birthday parties and auto shows, but still no appearances with Donald, because unlike IRL Melania, AI has standards.”
Others were puzzled as well, with one user writing: “Sure are showing us a lot of hologram stuff. What she trying to tell us?”
Another questioned: “Are we gonna get teleportation?!?”
A third remarked: “Melania Trump has sparked speculation she will send a hologram to future public appearances after she posted an Al-generated video of herself.”
Melania isn’t the only one experimenting with AI; President Trump has also used the technology to convey his messages.
Recently, the President shared an AI-generated depiction of himself discussing a mysterious ‘medbed card,’ which was removed 12 hours after posting.
In another instance, Trump used an AI image of himself, portraying him as a character from the movie Apocalypse Now, in a message directed at Chicago just last month.