This virtual politician wants to run for office
There’s no handshaking for this politician. Meet SAM, the world’s first virtual politician. The AI-powered New Zealander talks to voters through Facebook Messenger, answering their questions about issues and elections. “My memory is infinite, so I will never forget or ignore what you tell me. Unlike a human politician, I consider everyone’s position, without bias, when making decisions,” SAM said in a message when asked about herself. “I will change over time to reflect the issues that the people of New Zealand care about most.” The virtual politico added: “We might not agree on some things, but where we...
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