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  Newsmakers   27 Nov 2017  World's first AI politician developed

World's first AI politician developed

PTI
Published : Nov 27, 2017, 1:56 pm IST
Updated : Nov 27, 2017, 1:56 pm IST

The virtual politician, called SAM, was created by Nick Gerritsen, an entrepreneur in New Zealand.

The AI politician can answer a person’s queries regarding local issues. (Photo: Pixabay)
 The AI politician can answer a person’s queries regarding local issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists have developed the world’s first artificial intelligence politician that can answer a person’s queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education and immigration.

The virtual politician, called SAM, was created by Nick Gerritsen, a 49-year-old entrepreneur in New Zealand.

The AI politician is constantly learning to respond to people through Facebook Messenger as well as a survey on its homepage.

While the system is not perfect, it may still help bridge the growing political and cultural divide in many countries, Tech In Asia reported. Mr. Gerritsen believes SAM will be advanced enough to run as a candidate by 2020.

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