Brady Tkatchuk, an NHL player for the Ottawa Senators and member of the USA Olympic gold medal team, has publicly refuted claims made in a TikTok video issued by the White House. The video features what appears to be Tkatchuk giving a lesson to those who booed the US national anthem. However, Tkatchuk clarified that the words spoken in the video do not belong to him and are not consistent with his voice. He emphasized the importance of responsible representation, particularly as a public figure and athlete.

The video has attracted significant attention, racking up over 11 million views, which has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in media content. Despite the video's controversial nature, a small disclaimer mentions that AI was used in its creation, which Tkatchuk highlighted as problematic. He expressed concern that such generated content could misrepresent individuals and could potentially harm reputations.

Tkatchuk reiterated that he would never use derogatory language as purported in the video and distanced himself from the tone and content. He noted that while he cannot control the dissemination of such videos, he is clear about his values and the impact of his words as an athlete. The original video still appears on the White House's TikTok account, bringing attention to the ethical implications of AI-generated media and its implications on personal identity and public perception.