In a surprising twist at his annual news conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin encountered an unusual challenge.

An AI clone of Putin himself, connecting via video link, left Mr. Putin and the audience both amused and intrigued with a pointed question about Putin's rumored doubles and the implications of AI and neural networks.

Putin's response, acknowledging the likeness but asserting his uniqueness, added a humorous yet thought-provoking element to the event.

This moment highlighted ongoing speculation about political doubles and the rising influence of AI.

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