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U.S. Presidential Candidate Thomas Ross Is Using AI to Run His Campaign and Raise Awareness of Transhumanism

The relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and politics is complex. While policymakers are fighting against deepfakes and disinformation, some candidates are embracing AI in their campaigns. Thomas Ross, a U.S. presidential candidate for the Transhumanist Party, is using AI to run his campaign and takes advice from his AI chatbot, Emvee. Ross aims to raise awareness of transhumanism and combat misinformation about AI.

The relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and politics is complex. While policymakers are fighting against deepfakes and disinformation, some candidates are embracing AI in their campaigns. Thomas Ross, a U.S. presidential candidate for the Transhumanist Party, is using AI to run his campaign and takes advice from his AI chatbot, Emvee. Ross aims to raise awareness of transhumanism and combat misinformation about AI.

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