Could artificial intelligence do a better job than politicians? | Letter

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Here’s an idea to contemplate. Since artificial intelligence has already arrived, why not let it be further developed to perhaps replace the lifetime politicians?

Just think of all the money that could be saved. The government, using our taxes, would not have to pay the inept politicians’ wages, health care or exorbitant pensions. Besides, when an AI unit breaks down or malfunctions, just replace it or its parts. Therefore, no fraudulent elections are needed.

From what’s being reported today, whether truthful or not, maybe we the people would be better served. The biggest detriment to this idea would be who gets to program this monster. If our country is to survive it warrants someone who has only the peoples’ best interests in mind and not what one political party prefers.

Unfortunately today our country is being compromised by radical left-wing liberals trying to turn the United States into a socialist country. If this is their preference they should move to Venezuela and see how that works out.

Years ago I wrote my first letter to the editor. It mentioned a book written about the Antichrist being in the form of a human computer. Picture this — a human computer that is actually in charge of AI, controlling our government. Fact or Fiction? I can only imagine.

Audrey Cowell

Upper Nazareth Township

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