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Using two sets of anonymised manifestos, one from the UK’s current Conservative party and the other generated by ChatGPT, AIPRM quizzed 2,000 UK adults on which set of political promises they would be most likely to support

  • 46% would vote for an AI manifesto over Rishi Sunak’s.
  • Comparatively, less than a quarter (23%) preferred the anonymous Conservative party promises that focus on the return of the help to buy housing scheme, tougher sentences for criminals, and immigration control.
  • People from Nottingham and Edinburgh are most likely to support the AI candidate (both 51%).
  • People aged 35-44 were most likely to support the AI generated manifesto (53%), whilst those aged 25-34 were most likely to support the Conservatives (29%).

Despite having several options to choose from in the UK General Election almost half of all Brits would actually vote in an AI candidate over current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, according to new research compiled by the experts at AIPRM.

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Surveying 2,000 UK adults aged 16 or above, AIPRM asked participants to choose between two sets of anonymised manifestos, to see who they’d support: one set from the official Conservative Party manifesto, and one generated by AI.

According to the findings, nearly half of UK voters (46%) preferred the AI generated promises, compared to less than a quarter (23%) who preferred the anonymous Conservative party offerings.

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Manifesto A:
Conservative Party Promises 

Manifesto B:
AI-generated 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.

  • 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 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 AI-generated political promises included an expansion of NHS services to include dental, vision, and mental health care, as well as  expanding high speed internet access across the country and increasing public access to government data.

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Whilst the anonymised Tory manifesto leans more on the return of the help to buy housing scheme, tougher sentences for criminals, and immigration control.

Regionally, people from both Nottingham and Edinburgh residents were found to be the most likely to support the AI candidate, with more than half (51%) of people from each of the cities lending it their vote, respectively.

Comparatively, those hailing from Belfast and Brighton were discovered to be the most likely to support Rishi Sunak’s manifesto, with just over a quarter of participants living within each of the cities (29%) selecting this list of promises, respectively.

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Of the people who were unsure which of the two manifestos they preferred, people from Newcastle had the most difficulty making a decision, with more than a quarter (26%) stating they were ‘unsure’.

Although the AI “candidate” proved to be the most popular of the two across all age groups, it garnered the most support from those aged between 35-44 (53%) and 16-24 (52%).

Whilst the Conservative promises were most popular among the 25-34 age group (29%) and least popular among those aged 45-54 (20%).

Christopher C Cemper of AIPRM commented on the findings: “The survey raises profound questions about the future of political leadership and the role AI might play in shaping policy and public trust.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.”

“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.”

“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.”

A complete copy of the survey results can be found here. 

 

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