Mark Sewards MP says the chatbot version of himself will allow people to ask for help with local issues.
With chatbot encounters becoming increasingly commonplace in our daily lives, one MP has become the first UK politician to create an AI version of himself to interact with constituents.
"When it comes to the general public and how they speak about politicians, the trust in them gets worse and worse," says Dr Susan Oman, a senior lecturer in data, AI and society. While the software can bring a range of benefits, there are concerns around privacy and data security, a lack of human interaction and the bot's ability to resolve issues.Dr Oman, from the University of Sheffield, says the growing use of AI within the public sector has created several issues - particularly for older generations.
"If you're using an AI bot to answer simple messages, then most people would be relatively comfortable as we have it in lots of different areas of our lives nowadays," she says. "Chatbots are developed by humans, so, like us, they can make mistakes and that could end up undermining people's confidence in their MP."While it may not be a complete replacement for the more traditional advice surgeries and knocking on doors during election campaigns, Prof Honeyman says it could be a sign of things to come.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
We chatted with the UK's first AI MP and it said something very unexpectedLabour MP for Leeds South West and Morley Mark Sewards has made an AI version of himself to chat with constituents when he is unable to.
Read more »
April Jones killer Mark Bridger attacked in Yorkshire prisonApril's half-sister previously said Bridger would 'carry on getting hurt' behind bars
Read more »
Mark Williams was handed ruthless penalty for breaking little-known rule with innocent jokeNot everyone was on board with Welsh snooker star Mark Williams having 'a bit of fun.'In the fifth frame of his 2024 World Grand Prix clash against Ir
Read more »
Third man appears in court after 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson associateAnthony Brown was arrested and charged after officers executed a warrant in Blantyre at around 9.45am on Friday, July 4.
Read more »
Public asked not to lay flowers to mark a year on from Southport attackThe council said an 'incredible amount of consideration, thought and planning' had been given to how the day would be marked
Read more »
Mark Wahlberg teases $6.7billion NFL ownership buy-in to join Tom BradyThere may be a new addition to the Las Vegas Raiders ownership group.Good friends Mark Wahlberg and Tom Brady appeared on an episode of Card Shopping,
Read more »