AI Steve: The Robot Candidate Shaking Up UK Politics

| Updated on June 14, 2024

In breaking news, a robot named AI Steve wants to enter UK politics. This robot, made by a guy called Steve Endacott from southern England, is aiming to become a Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion.

AI Steve

Steve Endacott is dissatisfied with how other politicians are behaving and believes they are not listening to ordinary people. So, he’s made his own party and wants to use AI to talk directly with voters.

AI Steve’s website asks people to help create new ideas for policies. If the majority of people support a proposed policy, AI Steve says it’ll become part of what he stands for in the elections.

Neural Voice, a company led by Steve Endacott, is the source of this artificial intelligence. Neural Voice, a company led by Steve Endacott, is the source of this artificial intelligence.

In the past, UK elections have had some funny characters running, like Lord Buckethead and Count Binface. So, AI Steve joining the race is a mix of funny and new technology.

Though it remains to be seen if AI Steve can garner enough votes, it is undoubtedly getting people to consider the ways in which technology can transform politics.

Charu Thakur

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