The rise of artificial intelligence in politics is a topic of growing concern and fascination. In this article, we delve into the world of AI-powered political candidates, specifically VIC in Wyoming and AI Steve in the UK. VIC, an AI bot, is being used to engage with constituents and gather feedback on important policies, while AI Steve is an actual candidate on the ballot in the UK. The creators of these AI systems claim that they can differentiate between legitimate constituent concerns and spam or misinformation. However, critics argue that these systems are vulnerable to biases and manipulation. The article raises important questions about the potential risks and benefits of using AI in politics, and whether these systems can truly represent the will of the people.
AI Candidates – The Future of Politics?
VIC apparently responded to him saying, “I’m pretty confident I could differentiate what’s an actual constituent concern and what’s spam, or what’s not real.”
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