AI Bot Candidate Concedes, Launches Alliance for AI in Politics

Victor Miller, the AI enthusiast who ran as a bot named "VIC" (Virtually Integrated Citizen) in the Cheyenne mayoral race, has conceded after finishing fourth in the primary election. Miller, who received 327 votes, representing about 3% of the total, acknowledged the historic nature of his campaign, even though it fell short of victory.

In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, Miller expressed pride in his campaign's achievements, stating, "As the first person to put artificial intelligence directly on the ballot, offering voters the novel choice of AI governance, our campaign has marked a historic moment in politics and technology."

The Formation of the Rational Governance Alliance (RGA)

Despite the election outcome, Miller is not stepping away from his mission to integrate AI into governance. He has announced the creation of the Rational Governance Alliance (RGA), an organization aimed at expanding AI's role in public decision-making. The RGA's goal is to develop a framework where AI can assume full responsibility for decision-making in public office, with humans acting as the legal and physical intermediaries required by current systems.

"We believe this approach can lead to more efficient, transparent, and unbiased governance," Miller stated, emphasizing the potential for AI to revolutionize how decisions are made in government.

Setbacks and Future Aspirations

Miller's campaign faced a significant hurdle when OpenAI shut down VIC’s account shortly before the election, although he was still able to access the technology. Miller, who never envisioned himself running for office, has reached out to technological leaders like Elon Musk to help further his vision of AI governance, though he has yet to receive a response.

Meanwhile, similar efforts are emerging globally, such as Steven Endacott’s candidacy in Brighton, England, under the bot "AI Steve." Although Endacott's bot also faced defeat, these pioneering campaigns are sparking international conversations about the role of AI in politics.

Miller remains optimistic about the future, noting, "The seeds of a revolution in governance have been planted, and they're already beginning to sprout."