US EditionI Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
LEEDS SOUTH WEST AND MORLEY, AUG 6 – Labour MP Mark Sewards launched the UK’s first AI prototype MP to provide 24/7 constituent support and improve engagement, though it has faced significant public criticism.
- Labour MP Mark Sewards introduced the UK's first virtual MP, an AI chatbot prototype launched on August 5, 2025, to serve Leeds South West and Morley constituents.
- The AI bot was created in partnership with local startup Neural Voice, led by constituent Jeremy Smith, aiming to enhance communication and offer another contact option.
- The chatbot uses Sewards' Yorkshire accent, handles straightforward queries on local casework and policy, but cannot address complex cases or replace personal interactions.
- Critics on social media called Sewards 'lazy' and questioned his salary, while Sewards acknowledged limits and pledged to improve the AI and move on if it proved ineffective.
- The AI MP marks an effort to embrace the AI revolution but raises concerns about potential public distrust and emotional risks for constituents needing nuanced support.
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