DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane US CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE USING 1st AI CALLER Source: Stock In what's being called a world 1st, a democratic candidate for a Pennsylvania's congressional seat is using an AI Chatbot as a campaign volunteer. Here are some key facts: Congressional candidate Shamaine Daniels is using an interactive, generative AI chatbot in her campaign race to win PA's 10th district Congressional seat This is a first for any political campaign Called Ashley, the chatbot is fundraising and reaching out to voters The interactive AI provides her disclosure: "My name is Ashley and I'm an artificial intelligence volunteer for Shamaine Daniels' run for Congress" AI Ashley answers questions about Daniels, who is an attorney and 3-time winner of a Harrisburg City Council seat The AI also answers questions about Daniels' policy positions and that of her opponent US Congressman Scott Perry Ashley was d