Try as he might, President Donald Trump isn’t going to be successful in his rebranding of artificial intelligence. He can call it “super intelligence” all he wants, but that won’t change the fact that the majority of Americans hate it.
While actually competent leaders push to regulate AI, tech companies seem to be moving at the speed of light—making it nearly impossible for any regulation to keep up.
So before the robots kill us all, let’s enjoy some cartoons highlighting the absurdity of AI. Feel free to share more in the comments.
Leader on AI, by Jack Ohman
Originally published Oct. 4.

Robot walking, by Clay Bennett
Originally published Oct. 5.

Loaded diaper, by Tim Campbell
Originally published Oct. 5.

Self-policing, by Mike Luckovich
Originally published Oct. 6.

Out of control, by Jen Sorensen
Originally published Oct. 7.

Loves him some goons, by Clay Jones
Originally published Oct. 7.

Tom the Dancing Bug: Mark Zuckerberg presents ‘AI and U!’
Originally published Oct. 8.

Turn around, by Drew Sheneman
Originally published Oct. 8.

Keep up, by David Horsey
Originally published Oct. 9.

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