Overview

• Shamaine Daniels, a Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th House district, has partnered with startup Civox to use an AI chatbot named Ashley for voter outreach.
• Ashley uses generative AI technology to engage in two-way, interactive conversations with voters, providing information about Daniels' policies and campaign.
• The chatbot has already completed more than 1,000 calls with likely Democratic primary voters in the district.
• Experts have raised concerns about data security and the potential for undermining voter trust due to the chatbot's direct contact with voters.
• Voters' responses to Ashley have been mixed, with some engaging in thorough conversations and others sticking to one-word answers.