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Trump 2.0: Back for More Drama and AI Shenanigans!

Artificial Intelligence - Capitol Hill Riot - Donald Trump - Inaugural Address - International Trade - Stargate Project

Donald Trump kicks off his second term with ambitions for the future and a sprinkle of drama! What’s in store for us this time?

As Donald J. Trump embarks on his second term as President, everything seems to be a mix of old plans and new ambitions. During his inaugural address, he once again reiterated his mantra of putting ‘America first’ while promising to reclaim U.S. sovereignty. With a flair for the dramatic (who needs a script when you have your own reality show flair?), Trump is setting the stage for what could be a rollercoaster of a presidency. It was a flashback to the fiery rhetoric that characterized the first, but this time, he’s mixing politics with technology.

In a surprising twist, Trump is looking to the stars—literally! His administration has announced an eye-popping $500 billion artificial intelligence project named ‘Stargate’. Talk about ambitious! Collaborating with the tech giants OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Oracle, this initiative aims to enhance the U.S. AI infrastructure significantly. One can only wonder if some of that funding will be used to ensure his tweets are sent out without a hitch!

But it’s not just tech talk; Trump seemed to pour some salt on old wounds by defending his controversial pardons related to the Capitol Hill riot that rocked American democracy. It’s clear that he wants to galvanize his base as he looks to solidify his power, even as questions about governance swirl around him. In true Trump fashion, he also made promises to crack down on what he termed ‘unfair practices’ from international trading partners, preparing them for an inevitable era of tariffs.

As the dust settles on his first few days back in the Oval Office, the mixed signals of promises and challenges sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Will the economic war actually begin, or is this just a bluff? Politics aside, one thing’s for sure: Trump has a penchant for keeping us all on our toes, and this time, he’s not just toying with the concepts of trade and tariffs but has thrown AI into the mix!

Interestingly, the ‘Stargate’ project, which sits at the juncture of futurism and national interest, could change the way we interact with AI technology. Imagine a world where smart devices not only understand our needs but anticipate them! What’s more, Trump’s latest initiatives could lead to a significant increase in tech jobs in the U.S., providing the economy with a much-needed boost. If only we could get Trump’s star-powered announcements to work for us in every sector—who knows, we might end up with smarter politicians too!

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TRANSCRIPT: The Inaugural Address of President Donald J. Trump (US Embassy in Australia)

During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first. (Applause.) Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be ...

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The key players behind Stargate, Donald Trump's $500 billion ... (ABC News)

US President Donald Trump has announced an "at least" $US500 billion ($799 billion) artificial intelligence project — Stargate. The venture, to be led by ...

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What happened on day two of the Trump presidency? (BBC News)

President Donald Trump sought to maintain his inaugural momentum on his second day in office, defending the pardons for Capitol Hill riot defendants, ...

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Five takeaways on Donald Trump's opening trade salvo (Financial Times)

President vows to correct 'unfair practices' as US trading partners prepare for an era of tariffs.

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Trump 2.0: what we learned from the 47th US president's first day in ... (The Conversation US)

'Dictator for a day': Donald Trump embarks on a second term in the Oval office.

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Trump's inaugural speech: the clues in what he said—and didn't say ... (The Strategist)

The global security implications of Donald Trump's inauguration speech can be best summed up by two quotes that bookended his 30-minute remarks.

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Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern (NPR)

President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in. In the day since he's once again become President, ...

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Trump's 'day one' promise has been broken (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Donald Trump had threatened to launch an economic war on the rest of the world on day one of his new presidency. He has backed down - for now.

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AI: Donald Trump unveils plan with Open AI's Sam Altman, Oracle's ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The US President announced a joint venture with OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle to significantly expand artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US.

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