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Almost half of the British population would vote for an AI-generated manifesto over the current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in the upcoming UK election, according to a recent survey published by prompt management tool and community-driven prompt library AIPRM.
AIPRM surveyed 2,000 UK adults and presented them with two sets of political promises: one from the current Conservative Party and another generated by ChatGPT.
The AI-generated manifesto included expanded NHS services, high-speed internet access, and increased public access to government data.
In contrast, the Tory manifesto focuses on the return of the help-to-buy housing scheme, tougher sentences for criminals, and immigration control.
Public response and preferences
The results showed that 46% of respondents favoured the AI-generated manifesto, while only 23% preferred the Conservative one.
Support for the AI manifesto was notably strong in Labour-held Nottingham and SNP stronghold Edinburgh, with 51% of people backing the AI candidate.
Age also played a crucial role, with the 35-44 age group showing the highest support at 53%, closely followed by the 16-24 age group at 52%.
Interestingly, the 25-34 age group showed the highest level of support for the Conservative manifesto at 29%, but a larger majority (51%) still preferred the AI candidate for Prime Minister in the upcoming UK election.
Christopher C Cemper, founder and CEO of AIPRM, said, “The fact that only 23% of people preferred Rishi Sunak’s Conservative manifesto over the AI-generated one, without knowing it was crafted by AI, suggests a growing discontent with traditional political rhetoric.
“It shows that voters are looking for fresh, data-driven solutions that may resonate more effectively with their concerns and aspirations,” he added.
Manifesto A: Conservative Party Promises
- Introduce the return of the help to buy housing scheme.
- Increase the tax help available for self-employed people.
- Tougher sentences for criminals and building new prisons.
- Regular flights to deport asylum seekers to countries outside of the UK.
- Increased military defence spending.
- An end to ‘low-quality degrees’ such as sociology, social policy and anthropology, psychology, law, creative arts and design, and business and management. Extra funding for apprenticeships.
- Commitment to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050 without any new green levies or charges.
- Cut taxes by reforming welfare payments.
- ‘Three strikes’ warning for anti-social tenants. “Local connection” and “UK connection” tests for social housing in England, to ensure it is allocated fairly.
- The introduction of new NHS dentists across the UK.
- An £86,000 cap on social care costs for the elderly and disabled so that no one pays more than this amount for social care over their lifetime.
- A legal limit to migration.
Manifesto B: AI-generated Promises
- Affordable housing for all and implement rent control measures.
- Expand the NHS services to include comprehensive dental, vision, and mental health care. Increase NHS funding and reduce waiting times.
- Invest in renewable energy and create green jobs.
- Modernise the education system, focussing on digital literacy and vocational training, and update the school curriculum to include coding, cybersecurity, and digital skills.
- Increase public access to government data to enhance accountability and transparency.
- Increase Universal Credit payments, streamline application processes and provide support for those eligible.
- Expand high-speed internet access nationwide.
- Close loopholes that allow tax avoidance, reduce tax burdens on low and middle-income earners.
- Improve and expand public transportation networks.
- Provide improved support for small businesses and startups.
- Strengthen anti-discrimination laws, promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The full results of the survey can be found here.
Innovative solutions
The AI-generated manifesto’s popularity could be attributed to its focus on progressive and practical solutions to common issues, some of which were hotly discussed during the UK election debates.
“With respondents being unaware that the manifesto they preferred was generated by AI, it signifies a shift in how people evaluate political platforms — favouring content and ideas over the source or personality behind them,” said Cemper.
Promises like affordable housing, comprehensive NHS services, and renewable energy investments address significant gaps in current policies and align with the public’s evolving expectations.
Another potentially appealing aspect of the AI manifesto is its emphasis on transparency and accessibility, promising to increase public access to government data and enhance accountability.
What are the potential benefits of integrating AI into politics?
The survey results suggest a shift in voter expectations, where content and ideas are valued over the personalities behind them. Could this indicate a potential for AI to play a more significant role in shaping political discourse and policymaking in the future?
While the idea of an AI politician is fascinating — if not a little unnerving — it also raises important ethical and practical considerations. Is the world ready for AI involvement in politics, given the current climate of trust in the technology?
Integrating AI into politics could lead to more data-driven and efficient policymaking. AI can analyse vast amounts of data to identify trends, which could, in turn, help develop policies that better address the public’s needs and concerns.
However, ethical considerations, such as bias in AI algorithms and the potential loss of human empathy in decision-making, need to be addressed to ensure that AI technologies enhance rather than hinder democratic processes.
Cemper concluded, “As AI becomes more integrated into political processes, it will be essential to ensure that these technologies are used responsibly and ethically, maintaining the human element that is vital for genuine engagement.”
Whilst there isn’t an AI on the ballot this time, TechInformed recently reported on each of the main parties’ tech pledges based on their manifestos; read it here to see who you would vote for in the UK election.
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