Saturday, July 19, 2025

Putin and Kim’s AI-Generated Adventures: A Viral Sensation!

Screenshot from X

Photos generated by Artificial intelligence (AI) featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been spreading online since their June summit in Pyongyang.

As of July 6, numerous photos featuring unusual scenes with Putin and Kim have been posted on social networking services such as X. All the images were created using AI.

The photos consist of various scenes, including two men surrounded by beautiful women holding beers and laughing, riding a carousel together, smoking in a car, and wearing sunglasses while on a boat at a tourist spot. A significant number of these images were posted by internet users.

In June, Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years and signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Kim after their summit. The recent appearance of AI-generated images of the two leaders online is due to this event.

For the summit, North Korea decorated Pyongyang with 15,000 Russian flags for Putin’s visit along with greeting banners that were set up everywhere the President’s car was expected to pass. It was reported that Kim personally welcomed Putin at the airport despite his late-night arrival and also personally saw him off when he left.

Russian media reported, “The line of citizens welcoming him stretched over 12.4 miles,” adding, “No Russian president has ever received such a large-scale reception.”

Hot this week

U.S. Hits Chinese Graphite With 93% Tariff—Your Next EV Just Got Pricier

The U.S. imposes a 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite, risking a $1,000 increase in EV prices as tax credits end and production costs rise.

Crypto Boom: XRP Soars After Congress Passes Stablecoin Bill

The Stablecoin Act has passed Congress, boosting crypto markets, with XRP hitting a new all-time high and regulatory clarity for stablecoins.

Market Panic? Rich Investors Saw a Bargain, Morgan Stanley Says

Morgan Stanley's profits surged as wealthy clients bought stocks during a market downturn, driven by Trump's tariff announcement.

Oil Prices Keep Dropping as Trade Fears Grow

Oil prices fell for the third consecutive day due to rising U.S. gasoline inventories and trade tensions impacting global demand.

Tesla and BYD Battle for Japan’s Electric Car Crown: Who Will Win?

Tesla and BYD aggressively expand in Japan's EV market, aiming to challenge local automakers amidst low EV adoption rates.

Topics

U.S. Hits Chinese Graphite With 93% Tariff—Your Next EV Just Got Pricier

The U.S. imposes a 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite, risking a $1,000 increase in EV prices as tax credits end and production costs rise.

Crypto Boom: XRP Soars After Congress Passes Stablecoin Bill

The Stablecoin Act has passed Congress, boosting crypto markets, with XRP hitting a new all-time high and regulatory clarity for stablecoins.

Market Panic? Rich Investors Saw a Bargain, Morgan Stanley Says

Morgan Stanley's profits surged as wealthy clients bought stocks during a market downturn, driven by Trump's tariff announcement.

Oil Prices Keep Dropping as Trade Fears Grow

Oil prices fell for the third consecutive day due to rising U.S. gasoline inventories and trade tensions impacting global demand.

Tesla and BYD Battle for Japan’s Electric Car Crown: Who Will Win?

Tesla and BYD aggressively expand in Japan's EV market, aiming to challenge local automakers amidst low EV adoption rates.

Nvidia Stock Surges Past $170 After U.S. Clears China Chip Exports

Nvidia's stock surged over 4% after the Trump administration lifted export restrictions on H20 semiconductors to China.

Army’s New Shaving Rule Could Push Out Thousands of Black Soldiers

The U.S. Army's new shaving policy may disproportionately impact Black soldiers with shaving difficulties, raising concerns over its fairness.

Trump Slams Fed Chair Again, Demands Rates Below 1%

Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell, insists interest rates should drop below 1%, claiming the economy is strong and inflation is nonexistent.

Related Articles