The Year of the A.I. Election That Wasn't
Briefly

Matthew Diemer's experience suggests that while A.I. technology can make fast and numerous calls, voters largely recoil from the idea of communicating with an A.I. system.
Despite the excitement around A.I. election tools, many campaigns are hesitant to engage with them or admit when they do, reflecting a deeper discomfort with automated outreach.
There's a sharp divide in the political arena about adopting A.I. for canvassing; even as more companies develop tools, few campaigns see a future for them.
As the 2024 elections approach, the initial enthusiasm for A.I. technologies among political campaigns appears to conflict with voters' resistance to interacting with automated systems.
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