As far as stunts go, it's a good one
This dude is running for mayor as a "meat puppet" of whatever an #AI decides to do
But we're not ready for this at all. Not even as a joke. Because this stunt is a gateway to the creepy mischief from corporations and plutocrats that comes next
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-bot-running-for-mayor-wyoming/
"An AI Bot Is (Sort of) Running for Mayor in #Wyoming
Wyoming’s secretary of state wants the county to reject its candidacy, but the AI bot’s human “meat puppet” says everything is in order"
Ben Royce 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Don't Boo: Vote /
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