AI Plays Ghostwriter in Sheriff’s Re-election Campaign
Well, well, well, if this isn’t the perfect plot for a sci-fi political thriller! Sheriff Rochelle Bilal of Philadelphia got cosy with Artificial Intelligence (AI) during her re-election campaign last November. You’re probably thinking, “Did she use it for data analysis?” or “Did it help predict voter behaviour?” Nope, it apparently wrote articles for her! At least, that’s what the Philadelphia Inquirer’s investigative team revealed.
Key Points:
- Sheriff Rochelle Bilal used AI-generated content in her re-election campaign last November. This novel approach to producing campaign write-ups is like hiring a ghostwriter who doesn’t demand vacation days or employment benefits!
- As per the Philadelphia Inquirer’s report, several articles that were cheering for Bilal on her campaign’s website were actually fabricated by artificial intelligence. Our metallic buddies seem to have snatched more jobs – this time it’s from the writers!
- These articles were presented as positive press during Bilal’s campaign. A virtual pat on the back, if you will, made even more impressive by the fact that no human hands were involved.
- A spokesperson from her campaign later confirmed the involvement of AI in content creation. Well, credit where credit’s due – even if it is to our silicon-based friends!
Final Thoughts:
Well, who knew elections would get a taste of the tech world’s secret sauce! Instead of promising flyers and must-attend rallies, we’ve got AI penning glowing stories. One can only imagine AI wondering, “Hmm, should I insert a cheesy but inspiring quote in paragraph three, or save it for the grand finale?” It’s a brave new world, folks, where AI doesn’t just recommend films you might like on Netflix, but also writes campaign articles about your favorite (or not so favorite) political candidates! Hold onto your hats, because the future of politics is beyond fascinating – it’s downright crazy!
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