Wyoming Candidate's AI Plan Faces OpenAI Shutdowns

Victor Miller, a mayoral candidate in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has proposed using an AI bot named VIC (Virtual Integrated Citizen) to make all political decisions if elected. Miller argues that AI can eliminate human error and make more objective decisions, but this has raised significant opposition from other candidates and AI experts. OpenAI, the creator of GPT-4, has repeatedly shut down Miller's accounts due to their policy against using AI for political purposes. Despite these setbacks, Miller persists, emphasizing a hybrid approach where AI provides data-driven insights while he handles ceremonial duties. Critics are concerned about the ethical implications and potential risks of an AI-led government, including the possibility of incorrect or biased decision-making. State officials have allowed Miller to remain on the ballot, provided only his name appears, to avoid legal and voter confusion.