The first ever artificial intelligence politician called SAM has been developed by the scientists.
- The AI can answer a person's queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education and immigration.
- SAM's decisions are backed by facts and opinions, and it cannot knowingly lie or misrepresent information.
- SAM, was created by Nick Gerritsen, a 49-year-old entrepreneur in New Zealand.
- The AI politician is learning to respond to people through Facebook Messenger as well as a survey on its homepage.
- The system is not perfect but it is helpful in the growing political and cultural divide in many countries
- By late 2020 Gerritsen believes SAM will be advanced enough to run as a candidate
- Last month, Saudi Arabia gave citizenship to a robot named Sophia
