“AI Chatbot VIC Shakes Up Cheyenne Mayoral Race: The Future of Politics?”

CHEYENNE Mayoral Candidate Runs AI Chatbot for Campaign

During a recent “Politics in the Park” event in Cheyenne, Wyoming, mayoral candidate Victor Miller made headlines by introducing his AI chatbot, Virtual Integrated Citizen (VIC), as a key player in his campaign. The event, hosted by the Laramie County GOP, featured a Q&A session with the five mayoral candidates, where Miller’s unconventional approach to governance caught the attention of attendees and officials alike.

Miller, a facilities and computer center staff member at the Laramie County Library, believes that AI technology can revolutionize public service by providing data-driven decision-making and efficient information processing. His chatbot, VIC, is designed to analyze vast amounts of information quickly and provide unbiased recommendations for city governance.

While some officials, like Mayor Patrick Collins, see the potential benefits of AI in daily work tasks, others, such as Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, have raised concerns about an AI candidate running for office. Gray argues that Wyoming law requires candidates to be “qualified electors,” which excludes AI entities from participating in elections.

Despite the controversy surrounding his campaign, Miller remains committed to running for mayor with VIC by his side. While OpenAI has taken action against his use of their technology for political campaigning, Miller is determined to continue his campaign and explore the possibilities of AI in public office.

As the debate over AI in governance continues, the future of VIC and its impact on the Cheyenne mayoral race remains uncertain. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking campaign.