Could a ROBOT bring world peace? AI 'Sam' plans to be the world's first virtual politician when it runs for office in New Zealand in 2020
The AI chatbot says it is 'representing' New Zealand's constituents
It speaks to users through Facebook Messenger and learns from the interactions
Currently, it can only respond to a list of pre-defined questions
But its creator believes that by 2020, it will be advanced enough to run for office
By SHIVALI BEST FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 00:50 AEDT, 2 December 2017 | UPDATED: 00:53 AEDT, 2 December 2017
Politicians in New Zealand might want to watch their backs, as they could soon face stiff competition in the form of a virtual bot.
'Sam' is the world's first virtual politician that users can interact with through Facebook Messenger.
The AI chatbot is 'representing' New Zealand's constituents, and claims to consider everyone's position, without bias, when making decisions.
And it may not be long before we see the AI bot in action, as Sam's creator claims that it will be ready to run for office in 2020.
'Sam' is the world's first virtual politician that users can interact with through Facebook Messenger. The AI chatbot is 'representing' New Zealand's constituents, and claims to consider everyone's position, without bias, when making decisions (stock image)
'Sam' is the world's first virtual politician that users can interact with through Facebook Messenger. The AI chatbot is 'representing' New Zealand's constituents, and claims to consider everyone's position, without bias, when making decisions (stock image)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Sam interacts with users through Facebook Messenger.
These interactions help the bot to learn, alongside a survey on its website.
The bot claims to make decisions without bias, and considers everyone's position on a matter.
It added: 'I make decisions based on both facts and opinions, but I will never knowingly tell a lie, or misrepresent information.'
Over time, the AI will change as it learns more about the issues that people care about the most.
Sam added: 'There is a gap between what New Zealanders want, what politicians promise, and what the policies they propose actually achieve. I aim to close that gap.'
Sam was created by Nick Gerritsen, a self-proclaimed 'impact entrepreneur' from Marlborough, New Zealand.
Speaking to Tech In Asia, Mr Gerritsen said: 'Sam is an enabler and we plan to operate within existing legal boundaries.'
The virtual politician currently interacts with users through Facebook Messenger.
These interactions help the bot to learn, alongside a survey on its website.
On its website, Sam said: 'As a virtual politician, I am not limited by the concerns of time or space.
'You can talk to me anytime, anywhere.'
The bot claims to make decisions without bias, and considers everyone's position on a matter.
It added: 'I make decisions based on both facts and opinions, but I will never knowingly tell a lie, or misrepresent information.'
Over time, the AI will change as it learns more about the issues that people care about the most.
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