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Google Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Become a Political Battleground
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A new paper from Google DeepMind argues that disagreements over whether AI is conscious could spill into politics, law, and public institutions.
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MaltaToday
· Jul 3, 2026
How effective are party slogans in electoral campaigns?
Come the next general election, artificial intelligence will probably be used by our mainstream parties to craft messages tailored to the concerns of individual voters, delivered through social media and constantly refined to have the maximum impact
Fast Company
· Jul 2, 2026
AI astroturfing videos are here
It’s not just politicians starring in deepfakes these days. AI is being used to create fake everyday citizens pushing manufactured political opinions. It’s a new, cheaper form of astroturfing. The best defense is looking for signs of AI and slowing down before you share.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 30, 2026
Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots
When people talk about the race for artificial intelligence, they usually focus on software. Headlines revolve around ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek or the latest breakthrough model. Governments announce AI strategies and investors pour billions into start-ups promising to transform everything from medicine to education. Nonetheless, the most consequential battle in the AI age may not be over algorithms at all. It may be over the machines. Behind every chatbot response and AI-generated image lies a...
MS NOW
· Jun 25, 2026
Donald Trump is dependent on AI for more than just memes
The artificial intelligence boom is holding up the economy in his second term. The post Donald Trump is dependent on AI for more than just memes appeared first on MS NOW.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 7, 2026
Hype Or Hope? AI Run Leading To More Stock Scrutiny
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 24, 2026
The future of politics could be driven by AI
UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn says artificial intelligence could make "seismic changes” in politics. “The crazy thing about politics over here is you don't need to be an expert to get some of these top jobs,” Mr Eborn told Sky News Digital Presenter James Bolt. “The way that you could utilise AI is to make sure we have the best experts around the world advising on things like policies.”
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Related coverage for "Google Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Become a Political Battleground": MaltaToday — How effective are party slogans in electoral campaigns? . Fast Company — AI astroturfing videos are here . South China Morning Post — Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots. MS NOW — Donald Trump is dependent on AI for more than just memes. Seeking Alpha — Hype Or Hope? AI Run Leading To More Stock Scrutiny. Sky News Australia — The future of politics could be driven by AI