AI Steve interacts with voters in Brighton through a chatbot platform, where citizens can ask questions and share their views on various issues. The AI candidate formulates policies based on these interactions, aiming to represent the views and values of his constituents.
Yuval Noah Harari raises concerns about AI's ability to influence elections through personalized messaging, deepfakes, and the potential for AI-driven misinformation to polarize societies. He also highlights the challenge of regulating AI on a global level and the need for ethical considerations in AI's role in decision-making processes.
SAM was a virtual politician in New Zealand, designed to answer queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education, and immigration6. Created by entrepreneur Nick Gerritsen, SAM aimed to close the gap between what voters want and what politicians promise, and to represent New Zealanders without bias5.