Carlsbad councilman launches project to counter AI influence
A Carlsbad City Councilman has launched an independent project to study how artificial intelligence could influence elected officials and high‑level decision‑makers.
The Pinocchio Project looks at how AI systems can analyze behavior, create tailored messaging, and scale persuasion, even when no single action is illegal. The goal, according to its creator, is transparency and education rather than regulation.
As AI tools become cheaper and more accessible, what safeguards, if any, should exist to protect decision‑making from subtle influence campaigns?
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Posted Apr 5, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
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