This incident has raised questions about the use of AI by politicians. Earlier this year, AI was used in political campaigns, including President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and an attack ad against Donald Trump. As AI tools become more common, there are concerns about their use in politics, with some senators pushing back against their use in political campaigns ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Key takeaways:
- Susan Zhuang, a Democrat representing the 43rd Council District in Brooklyn, admitted to using AI to answer questions from a local news publication, as English is not her first language.
- The New York Post ran Zhuang's responses through Copyleaks, a tool that checks for plagiarism and AI-generated responses, and found that they may have been AI-generated.
- It is unclear whether Zhuang used AI for all responses or just one specific response. She stated that she uses AI as a tool to foster deeper understanding and for personal growth.
- The use of AI by politicians is raising questions about how and if they should use the technology. This comes as AI tools like ChatGPT become more widespread and are being used in political campaigns and other official capacities.