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Bezos Jokes About Trump's 'SI' Gaffe, Draws Flak

Original: Jeff Bezos sucked up to Donald Trump again: Question: "The president says SI. Are you into SI or AI?" Bezos: "I do like

Jeff Bezos is being mocked for flattering comments toward Donald Trump after a question about the president's use of 'SI' instead of AI. Bezos joked that he likes 'SI' because 'artificial is not a very flattering thing — nobody wants an artificial sweetener.' Critics called it another instance of Bezos currying favor with Trump, with many saying almost nobody wants to hear him cozy up to the president.

Why now: Bezos's remark was seen as the latest example of him flattering Trump, touching on the sensitive topic of tech leaders' political closeness.

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• Jeff Bezos sucked up to Donald Trump again: Question: "The president says SI. Are you into SI or AI?" Bezos: "I do like SI. Artificial is not a very flattering thing. Nobody wants an artificial sweetener." Almost nobody want to hear you suck up to Trump, Bezos. # SellingOut #… · RonSupportsYou · 4

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