Meet the AI Bot Running for Mayor: Is This the Future of Democracy?
Is it democracy or dystopia when an AI bot runs for mayor? Welcome to the brave new world of politics.
In an unprecedented move, Victor Miller, a librarian from Cheyenne, Wyoming, is running for mayor with a twist: he vows to let an AI bot, VIC — short for "Virtual Integrated Citizen" — govern the city if elected. Miller, who has no previous political experience, believes that AI's objective and data-driven decision-making could outperform any human mayor.
His campaign has sparked significant controversy and skepticism, especially after OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, attempted to shut down VIC for violating its policies against using AI in political campaigns.
Despite these challenges, Miller has persisted, creating a new version of VIC and continuing his campaign. Critics question the ethics and practicality of an AI-run government, while others see it as a bold experiment in efficiency and transparency. It is certainly worth trying.
As AI's role in politics expands, one must wonder: Is this the future of governance, or are we crossing a line that should never be breached?
Read the full article on Washington Post.
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