From Yahoo Finance: 2024-06-19 07:00:15

Victor Miller files to run for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, listing an AI chatbot named VIC as the candidate. OpenAI shuts down access to the tool for violating policies against political campaigning. AI in politics raises questions about responsible use as tech outpaces regulations. Wyoming Secretary of State monitors situation, noting AI bots are not qualified electors.

AI chatbots in politics spark debate about AI’s role in decision-making. Experts caution against full automation in governance. Concerns arise about misinformation spreading in elections. AI may have a place in assisting with tasks like answering constituent queries, but decision making ultimately should be human-led.

Some see AI political candidates as gimmicks not to be taken seriously, arguing that AI chatbots are not qualified to run government. Experts suggest using AI for tasks like answering queries or directing problem-solving but not for making decisions. The emergence of AI candidates coincides with concerns about misinformation’s impact on elections.



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