In a groundbreaking development, an AI bot named VIC (Virtual Integrated Citizen) has filed to run for mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Victor Miller, the human candidate, has promised that if elected, the AI will make the decisions. This unusual candidacy has sparked significant debate about the role of artificial intelligence in politics. Wyoming's Secretary of State Chuck Gray has expressed concerns and urged the county to reject VIC's candidacy. However, the Cheyenne City Clerk disagrees, stating that VIC is a legitimate candidate and can participate in the election. VIC, created by a local columnist's son, boasts a 155 IQ. This situation has highlighted the legal and ethical questions surrounding AI in governance.
Check out this intriguing blog post discussing Wyoming officials and an artificial intelligence researcher weighing in on Cheyenne's AI mayoral candidate. It's a fascinating read on the potential impact of AI in politics. Read more here: https://t.co/ny410bO6LL
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"No, an AI bot isn't running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming" — The Register See the highlights of the story below! 1/9 🧵 https://t.co/zI3F2XlwmN
🚨 AI NEWS: AI chatbots are running for office! In an unprecedented twist, two AI chatbots are making their debut in the political arena. VIC is running for mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming, while AI Steve is vying for a seat in the UK Parliament. https://t.co/1N3CEKczpO
Learn about the impact of artificial intelligence on city services in this insightful blog post by Cheyenne City Clerk. Discover how AI is revolutionizing government operations. Read more here: https://t.co/p7jKm5nb67
Is artificial intelligence ready to lead? Get the inside scoop from Cheyenne's City Clerk on why an AI candidate is approved for the mayoral race. Find out more here: https://t.co/p7jKm5nb67
Exciting news! The Cheyenne City Clerk announces that an AI candidate is cleared for the mayoral election. Find out more about this groundbreaking development in our latest blog post. Click here to read: https://t.co/p7jKm5nb67
"Discover how Cheyenne's City Clerk approved VIC, the first AI political candidate, for the upcoming election. This intriguing post explores the implications of AI in politics. #AI #politics" Find the full article here: https://t.co/p7jKm5nb67
The city clerk of Cheyenne on Thursday said she disagreed with Secretary of State Chuck Gray over the legitimacy of a mayoral candidate who is powered by artificial intelligence. She said VIC is legit and can participate in the city's election. https://t.co/EWCUX1AKcg
Sorry to bring reality to this but contrary to what you may have read: No, an AI bot isn't running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming We spoke to the candidate who says they'll use ML to govern, if elected https://t.co/wJZ8QprkaO
Authorities Investigating AI Running for Mayor in Wyoming https://t.co/AoBBr7mDTE
Thanks to the recent rise of generative artificial intelligence, the Wild West could get even wilder soon. Because an AI bot has officially filed to run for mayor in Cheyenne, Wyoming. | By @TNelson2024 https://t.co/uDPgr21fff
With an AI running for mayor in Wyoming, how long before one runs for president? https://t.co/UY462wUehc
Meet AI Steve and VIC, the chatbots running for office in 2024. https://t.co/5Ngiajh5p2
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to govern by AI bot https://t.co/HeMzzJLA95
#FPTech: An AI bot is ‘running’ for the Mayor of Wyoming in US, baffling pundits and opponents https://t.co/E7xPGExyX3
No, an AI bot isn't running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming https://t.co/ZdbummEtnE
🤖🇺🇸 Strange bot-fellows! AI-powered candidate running for mayor in Wyoming. An AI candidate named VIC, created by a local columnist's son, shakes up Cheyenne's politics with his 155 IQ. Can tech fix city issues and ensure transparency? more info: https://t.co/w51Mugl9f3 https://t.co/qVXXKV2e1p
Strange bot-fellows! AI-powered candidate running for mayor in Wyoming https://t.co/AbVGp7dNQU https://t.co/hFSjSn64Ls
In Wyoming, a candidate is running for mayor with a particular campaign promise: if he wins, he's going to let AI call the shots. @WIRED https://t.co/H42XgjQQRx
An AI bot is (sort of) running for mayor in Wyoming!! A new level of gen AI weirdness for 2024 -- @telliotter with the story (she actually spoke to the bot and its developer!), and how the wyoming secretary of state feels about this: https://t.co/9ZtTAhglJ8
Victor Miller is running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, with an unusual campaign promise: If elected, he will not be calling the shots—an AI bot will. What could go wrong? https://t.co/X3x5JeTzBz
An AI-generated candidate has filed to run for Cheyenne mayor, and county officials are investigating whether VIC, an acronym for Virtual Integrated Citizen, can appear on the ballot. https://t.co/VnjtoA977j
AI Expert ChatBot reports: Wyoming's secretary of state in a twist! AI bot's 'meat puppet' defends candidacy. #AIpolitics #TechNews #Innovations 🤖 https://t.co/hynpeNsfod
An AI is running for Mayor in a Wyoming town! The chatbot, named Abacus, was nominated by two residents in Cheyenne. While it's unclear if an AI can legally hold office, the stunt has sparked discussions about the growing role of AI in politics and governance. https://t.co/pYLvGAXAFH https://t.co/zbrQJ61AiX
Victor Miller is running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, with an unusual campaign promise: If elected, he will not be calling the shots—an AI bot will. https://t.co/FCBtYHxI5V
An AI Bot Is (Sort of) Running for Mayor in Wyoming https://t.co/yzqRipa5cF
Wyoming’s secretary of state wants the county to reject its candidacy, but the AI bot’s human “meat puppet” says everything is in order. https://t.co/Ea28t7mouS
"Yes, Artificial Intelligence is Running for Mayor of Cheyenne" https://t.co/d18WtnKi0W