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WIRED Politics Lab
AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now
Jun 13, 2024
AI chatbots are making waves in politics, with VIC running for mayor in Wyoming and AI Steve in the UK. Google and Microsoft chatbots avoid disclosing election winners, raising concerns about misinformation. The intersection of AI technology and politics is explored, along with conspiracy theories surrounding Hunter Biden and adrenochrome.
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- AI chatbots are running for elected office, creating legal challenges and policy shifts.
- Google and Microsoft's AI chatbots are criticized for not confirming election results, highlighting challenges in combating misinformation.
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Generative AI in Politics
Generative AI is being used in politics to create fake audio and video content of politicians, celebrities, and others to spread disinformation and influence election results. AI platforms like Google's Gemini and Microsoft's co-pilot are involved in this disruptive trend.
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