Class 7

using AI tools in practice: a case study

Before you start:

πŸ“ Complete the pre-class exercise. [60 min]Β 

πŸ“‚ Download the class slides here.

1. Introduction

What are some of the most effective ways of using AI in political campaigns? Let's start by reviewing the concepts discussed so far in this unit, through the lens of this case study.

2. Social Media Engagement

Why is social media engagement a good use case for generative AI?


πŸ“ Using generative AI and what you have learned so far, create a series of social media posts for our candidate, Alex Rivera. Hint: you might think of different platforms, different target users or policy areas.

3. Debate Preparation

Why is debate preparation a good use case for generative AI? In this video, we start by analyzing three national elections and how they employed AI in critical capacity.Β 

πŸ“Β  Put yourself in the shoes of candidate Alex Rivera, and use generative AI to help you prepare for a debate. What is the most effective prompt strategy? Ask AI!

4. Questionable Uses

What are the most questionable uses of Generative AI? From image generators to disinformation and deepfakes, in this video we explore some of the uses of AI that can cause real harm, and some of the possible regulation attempts.