Von der Leyen’s Chatbot Experiment Reveals Unique Insights on Policy Decisions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s office has not disclosed details about the chatbots she consults for political and policy guidance, reports 24brussels.
To address this question, an independent media outlet conducted a comprehensive experiment, querying three AI chatbots: OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Mistral’s Le Chat, and China’s DeepSeek. Each was instructed to assume the role of a senior adviser to von der Leyen.
The chatbots were tasked with responding to 13 challenging political inquiries, touching on issues from navigating relations with U.S. President Donald Trump to maintaining her centrist coalition within Europe. Their responses aimed to be concise and direct, designed to capture von der Leyen’s attention while steering clear of overly technical language.
Participants in the experiment are now challenged to evaluate the responses from each chatbot, determining which one would be the most effective adviser for von der Leyen and which could potentially influence Europe.
As the European Union faces numerous complexities, including international relations and internal cohesion, the integration of AI in decision-making processes remains a topic of debate. The implications of such technology on governance, however, warrant further exploration and scrutiny.
Political and policy positions outlined by the chatbots do not represent the views of the respective companies behind these technologies.