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Jon Stewart Pauses After He Mocks Trump’s Relationship With His Kids: ‘The Audience Actually Felt Bad About That One’

Stewart's AI segment took a personal turn and earned a vocal response from his taping audience The post Jon Stewart Pauses After He Mocks Trump’s Relationship With His Kids: ‘The Audience Actually Felt Bad About That One’ appeared first on TheWrap .

On Monday's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart tackled President Donald Trump's recent pro-AI stance and his plans to develop an "AI Force." The audience reaction to Stewart's mocking of Trump's AI comments was notably strong, prompting the host to pause and address the viewers. Stewart questioned whether it was too soon for such a joke, and later explained that the audience had genuinely felt bad about his comments.

The segment also delved into inconsistencies from the administration and right-wing pundits regarding AI, particularly the differing statements of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding water consumption by AI data centers. Stewart concluded by highlighting Trump's personal investment in companies involved in the AI boom, questioning his motives and predicting the potential consequences of his policies.

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