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AI Candidate Runs for Mayor Election

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-24T22:27:48.230135+05:30

- Victor Miller, a sci-fi enthusiast, is running for mayor with his AI bot, VIC, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. - VIC, short for Virtual Integrated Citizen, was designed to handle executive functions while Miller manages public appearances. - Despite the innovative approach, only 327 out of 11,000 voters supported VIC, with incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins winning the election. - Experts warn that AI in politics is unprecedented and potentially dangerous, citing ethical and regulatory concerns. - Miller remains undeterred, planning to continue his AI-driven political efforts despite setbacks. Source: [The Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/tech/12265515/ai-candidate-mayor-victor-miller-cheyanne-wyoming/)

Victor Miller, a sci-fi enthusiast, is running for mayor with his AI bot, VIC, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
VIC, short for Virtual Integrated Citizen, was designed to handle executive functions while Miller manages public appearances.
Despite the innovative approach, only 327 out of 11,000 voters supported VIC, with incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins winning the election.
Experts warn that AI in politics is unprecedented and potentially dangerous, citing ethical and regulatory concerns.
Miller remains undeterred, planning to continue his AI-driven political efforts despite setbacks.

Source: The Sun