Human candidate debates AI candidate

I can’t believe we need to clarify that a human candidate is running for office, but here we are. In Virginia, the Republican lieutenant governor candidate staged a debate against an AI version of his challenger.

The Virginia State Legislature passed a bill prohibiting certain uses of AI in politics. The measure was vetoed. The veto statement read “However, this legislation imposes an impractical enforcement structure that lacks clear, workable mechanisms and raises significant constitutional and logistical concerns.”

Governing | A Fake Debate in Virginia Raises Real Questions About AI in Politics