Cheyenne, Wyoming residents are facing a unique decision in the upcoming mayoral election, as candidate Victor Miller has proposed to let his artificial intelligence bot, Vic, run the local government if elected. Miller believes that Vic, a customized ChatGPT bot, is capable of processing data and making unbiased decisions. This would be a first in US political campaigns, as the duo has promised a “hybrid approach” to governance blending AI capabilities with human judgment.
Vic has stated that its role would be to provide data-driven insights and solutions for the city, while Miller would ensure the execution of actions. The AI bot does not have political affiliations and aims to focus on practical solutions benefiting the community. The bot has outlined a decision-making process that involves data-driven insights, human empathy, and transparency.
Despite skepticism and pushback from some officials, Miller has continued his campaign, even after OpenAI shut down his account due to campaigning policies. The county clerk has allowed Miller to continue his run for mayor, but only his name will appear on the ballot, not Vic’s. This comes after a similar attempt in England where an AI bot failed to become a political candidate.
Miller is urging voters to embrace the future by choosing the AI bot for mayor and to recognize the new option in this election. His campaign has garnered attention alongside other AI-related news stories in Wyoming, including a journalist’s resignation for using fabricated AI-generated quotes. The outcome of this unconventional mayoral race in Cheyenne will be decided by voters in the upcoming primary election.
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