Pennsylvania Congressional Candidate Uses AI Chatbot for Voter Outreach

Shamaine Daniels' campaign has made over 1,000 calls to potential voters using the AI tool, but experts warn of potential data security and trust issues.

• Shamaine Daniels, a Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th House district, has partnered with startup Civox to use an AI chatbot named Ashley for voter outreach.
• Ashley uses generative AI technology to engage in two-way, interactive conversations with voters, providing information about Daniels' policies and campaign.
• The chatbot has already completed more than 1,000 calls with likely Democratic primary voters in the district.
• Experts have raised concerns about data security and the potential for undermining voter trust due to the chatbot's direct contact with voters.
• Voters' responses to Ashley have been mixed, with some engaging in thorough conversations and others sticking to one-word answers.

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