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Count Binface, AI Steve, and Elmo from the Muppets are among the unconventional candidates running in the UK election. Count Binface, dressed in a silver outfit with a matching cape and a silver trash can helmet, is challenging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his constituency. Binface's policies include price-capping croissants, national service for former prime ministers, and representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest. The Official Monster Raving Loony Party, formed in 1982, is fielding 22 candidates, including Howling 'Laud' Hope, Baron Von Thunderclap, and Earl Elvis of East Anglia. AI Steve, represented by Sussex businessman Steve Endacott, aims to be the world's first AI lawmaker and engage constituents through advanced AI technology. The Psychedelic Movement Party candidate in Southend is running on pledges to ignore the law and open 24-hour cannabis cafes. Chris French, owner of The Mitre pub, has registered his pub as a political party and nominated himself as the sole candidate for Richmond Park. Elmo, portrayed by Bobby Smith, will be competing in the UK elections and plans to change the law on fathers' rights. Count Binface urges everyone to vote and make their vote count. [81e60906]
Businessman Steve Endacott, the founder of Neural Voice, is running as an independent candidate in the Brighton Pavilion constituency for the upcoming UK general election. Endacott is using an AI-generated avatar called 'AI Steve' as the face of his campaign. He aims to launch a party and recruit more AI candidates across the country. AI Steve engages with locals on various topics and puts forward policy ideas based on majority support from constituents. However, the Electoral Commission clarified that if Endacott wins, he would be the member of parliament, not the AI version of him. Locals have expressed reluctance to vote for an AI candidate. [27463a56]
Entrepreneur Steve Endacott has introduced AI Steve, an artificial intelligence candidate, to contest in the upcoming UK general election. Endacott aims to use technology to enhance democratic engagement and bridge the gap between traditional political parties and the UK population. AI Steve serves as the digital persona for MP candidate Steve Endacott and will directly connect with and represent the views of constituents. Policies adopted by AI Steve will be based on majority support from constituents. Endacott plans for AI Steve to physically attend Parliament if elected. The election is scheduled for July 4, 2024. [3a081e52]