Milei uses AI video to compare himself to Sarmiento on Teacher's Day

President Javier Milei released an AI-generated video on September 11, Teacher's Day in Argentina, depicting a fictional conversation with Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, the 19th-century educator and former president. The video draws parallels between criticism Milei faces and that which Sarmiento endured. Source: clarin Source: infobae

The AI video

The video, posted on Milei's X account, shows an AI-generated Sarmiento and Milei seated in an office overlooking a Congress building recreated by AI. In the dialogue, Sarmiento consoles Milei about criticism of his tone and vehemence, saying: "Don't worry, they told me the same thing. They accused me of being vehement, aggressive, provocative. They even called me crazy." Source: clarin Source: infobae The fictional Sarmiento adds that "when barbarism prevails, things are not achieved with lukewarmness." Source: clarin

Key points

• Comparison to Sarmiento: The video explicitly links Milei's confrontational style to Sarmiento's, suggesting both faced similar resistance. Source: clarin
• Teaching reference: Milei mentions his past as an economics professor, saying Sarmiento inspired him to teach. Source: infobae
• Closing message: The video ends with the line: "The best teacher is the one who teaches to think, not what to think." Source: clarin Milei also thanked all teachers in Argentina. Source: infobae

Context

September 11 is Teacher's Day in Argentina, honoring Sarmiento, who died on that date in 1888 and is considered a key figure in public education. Source: infobae The AI-generated video is part of a broader trend of using AI for political messaging.