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California House candidate Connie Chan says opponent created a chatbot that mocked her accent

California House candidate Connie Chan says opponent created a chatbot that mocked her accent

Summary

California congressional candidate Scott Wiener deleted an AI chatbot his campaign made that imitated his opponent, Connie Chan. The chatbot was intended to focus on Chan’s record but was criticized for mocking her accent and being offensive.

Key Facts

  • Scott Wiener is a candidate for California’s House of Representatives.
  • Wiener’s campaign created an AI chatbot that copied Connie Chan’s accent.
  • Critics said the chatbot was racist and sexist.
  • Scott Wiener removed the chatbot after the complaints.
  • Connie Chan spoke out about the chatbot on a program called "The Takeout."
  • The chatbot was originally meant to highlight Chan’s positions on public housing.
  • The controversy involves the use of AI in political campaigns.
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