AI can do plenty — but it could never replicate the genius of America’s founders

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 11, 2026 · 532 words · By Cindy Adams

American Exceptionalism Political Partisanship Human vs. Artificial Intelligence

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What to know about American Exceptionalism

It’s artificial brain drain I am not so dumb that I don’t know the value and potential of Artificial Intelligence.

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What happened

It’s artificial brain drain I am not so dumb that I don’t know the value and potential of Artificial Intelligence.

Why it matters

BUT: I also know the value of the real deal .

Common ground

American “Know-How.” The genius of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Flag-Waving: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

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Name Calling / Labeling 100% confidence

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

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Ad Hominem 90% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Sarah Jessica Parker paid her dues when, as the star of “Annie” on Broadway, during an overly enthusiastic floor scrubbing scene, she knocked out two teeth. They got recovered and put back successfully.”

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While evidence confirms Sarah Jessica Parker starred in 'Annie' on Broadway, none of the provided sources mention an incident involving knocking out two teeth during a floor scrubbing scene or their subsequent reimplantation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen he has received two Tony Awards as well nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Broderick

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sarah Jessica Parker (born March 25, 1965) is an American actress and television producer. In a career spanning over five decades, she has performed across several productions of both screen and stage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jessica_Parker

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Timothy Britten Parker (born February 8, 1962), also known as Toby Parker, is an American actor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Britten_Parker

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Claim 2: “Angelina Jolie mightn’t watch it but it barks into theaters Sept. 25.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the film 'Heart of the Beast' is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beauty and the Beast is a 1991 American animated musical romantic fantasy film directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, written by Linda Woolverton, and based on the French fairy tale "Beauty and the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_fil…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniel DeWayne Severn (born June 8, 1958), nicknamed "the Beast", is an American retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is consider…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heart of the Beast is an upcoming 2026 American survival thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, starring Brad Pitt, who also serves as a producer. The film is scheduled…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_the_Beast

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Claim 3: “Pierce Brosnan once had it written into his contract that his food must be served at specific temperature with nothing ice cold due to his sensitive mouth”

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The provided evidence for Pierce Brosnan consists of general biographical information and unrelated geographical/educational results; none of the sources mention a contract clause regarding food temperature.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish [a] actor. He achieved worldwide fame playing James Bond in four James Bond films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997),…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brosnan

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web search NEUTRAL — Pierce is located about 9 miles northeast of the Weippe Prairie, north of the Clearwater River canyon. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce,_Idaho

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web search NEUTRAL — Join the vibrant Pierce College community. Apply now for 2026-27 classes, explore academic programs, and find essential resources to succeed.
https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/

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Claim 4: “Brad Pitt’s career — maybe gone to the dogs, co-starring in “Heart of the Beast,” he’s teamed with a four-legged star. His plane crashes in Alaska’s wilderness. Special Forces officer Brad is pitted against the wilderness. With him is his combat dog, Odin.”

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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, Moviefone, and Paramount Pictures) confirm that Brad Pitt stars as a Special Forces officer (James Belmont) whose plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness and is accompanied by a combat dog named Odin in the film 'Heart of the Beast'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Banadinovich (born 9 August 1968), known professionally as Eric Bana ( BAN-ə), is an Australian actor and producer. He began his career in the sketch-comedy series Full Frontal before gaining no…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Legends of the Fall is a 1994 American epic historical Western drama film directed by Edward Zwick, and starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond and Henry Thomas. Based on the 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legends_of_the_Fall

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Claim 5: “Catherine Zeta-Jones brushes her teeth with freshly crushed strawberries.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the claim about Catherine Zeta-Jones' dental hygiene habits.

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Claim 6: “Two-act adaptation of Donald Cohen’s book with his dad Max, “The Inside Ride.” ... Title: “Dear Dad.””

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Web search results confirm the existence of the book 'The Inside Ride' by Donald and Max Cohen, but there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming the existence of a two-act play adaptation titled 'Dear Dad'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frederick Christ Trump (October 11, 1905 – June 25, 1999) was an American real estate developer and businessman. He was the father of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Trump

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Goofy is a cartoon character created by the Walt Disney Company. He is a tall, anthropomorphic dog who typically wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat originall…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Inside Out is an American media franchise created by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen. It takes place inside the mind of a girl named Riley Andersen, where multiple personified emotions administer he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Out_(franchise)

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