Torn Hero Question

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Can you Respond with a Torn Hero to the static effect of Torn Hero?

The situation goes as so..

Players A: Activate Program Malfunction

Player B: Respond with Torn Hero

PlayerB: Use Torn Hero's static effect to commit two of your cards

Player A: Respond with Torn Hero???

Since the wording of Torn Hero says "Plays a ability" is using a static ability playing it??? If its yes then Player A can use his Torn Hero to respond to send the committing back at Player B.

If i can get a clear response then it can answer other question I have about static abilities

played abilities are F/E/R only