Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

Some people want to let AI vote in place of humans. Find out in this video why this might be a bad idea.

This content was published on July 10, 2025 - 14:17

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As a reporter I cover developments in democracy where the Swiss perspective becomes relevant. I am Swiss and have long been fascinated by the way public discussions shape society.

My work focuses on multimedia content formats. I produce videos and photos for SWI swissinfo.ch's various online channels and work as a picture editor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Production and completed an apprenticeship as a mediamatician.

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Ist es eine gute Idee, Künstliche Intelligenz abstimmen zu lassen?

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