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For the first time, an AI candidate stands for elections. What would this mean for politics going forward?
Businessman Proposes AI Candidate for Brighton General Election
In a groundbreaking move, Steve Endacott, a businessman from Rochdale, is running as the UK’s first “AI MP ” candidate in Brighton Pavilion for the upcoming general election on 4 July 2024 (The Guardian) . Endacott’s AI avatar, AI Steve, is designed to interact with constituents 24/7, addressing their questions and concerns through an AI-generated voice and avatar. He plans to use AI Steve’s feedback to guide his voting in parliament, ensuring continuous constituent engagement .
Background and Political Vision
Endacott, 59, chairs an artificial intelligence company and has a successful background in the travel industry . He describes himself as a “capitalist with a socialist conscience,” emphasising his working-class roots and commitment to practical green policies. Despite his environmental concerns, he chose to run as an independent since his party, Smarter UK, wasn’t registered in time .
Election Landscape: Tough Contest in Brighton Pavilion
AI Steve is competing against well-known candidates, including Siân Berry for the Greens, Tom Gray for Labour, Ashley Ridley for the Liberal Democrats, and Sarah Webster for the Conservatives . Endacott previously ran unsuccessfully for the Conservatives in a local election in Rochdale in 2022. His innovative AI approach aims to revolutionise political representation by leveraging technology to enhance constituent interaction .
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