AI is hurting US politics. Here’s how candidates could use it for good | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders
Summary
AI is currently causing problems in US politics by spreading false information, but it also offers ways to improve campaigns. Some groups in Japan, Scotland, and the US are using AI to help politicians better listen to voters and respond to their needs.Key Facts
- AI deepfakes are being used in US politics to spread false information.
- The White House has posted misleading content described as "slopaganda."
- Most US political campaigns use AI like old-style ads, broadcasting messages widely but without real engagement.
- AI can help candidates connect one-on-one with many voters or foster discussions among groups.
- Japan’s Team Mirai uses an AI chatbot to gather deep voter opinions on many policy issues.
- Team Mirai has used AI-collected voter input in legislative hearings and changed policies based on that feedback.
- Scottish group CrownShy is building AI tools to create digital town hall debates for broad voter discussion.
- These AI tools are open-source to support democratic engagement beyond party lines.
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