What happens when two opposing political perspectives sit down to talk?
This project dives headfirst into the chaos of polarized debates, crafting a controlled environment where AI-driven personas simulate dynamic, ideologically charged conversations. Designed to emulate the back-and-forth rhythm of political discourse, Politician Bot is part tech innovation, part social experiment.
- Tech Arsenal: This bot harnesses cutting-edge APIs, AI models, and libraries to create its conversational magic. Think bias with a brain—curated with:
- Rich: Stylish console vibes to keep it classy.
- Dotenv: Secure management of all the juicy secrets (read: API keys).
- Google Generative AI: The brainpower behind both wit and grit.
- PRAW: Reddit rabbit hole exploration, automated.
- NewsAPI + Brave Search: Polarized perspectives fed directly into the system.
- Fuzzy Matching Tools: To ensure responses hit close to the mark, every time.
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Context Creation:
- News articles and Reddit threads? Check.
- Brave Search’s bias goggles? Double-check.
- Wikipedia summaries for added flair? Absolutely.
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Keyword Alchemy:
AI pulls the keywords that matter and dresses them up in political bias, ensuring each persona has their narrative armor. -
Generative Creativity:
Large language models step in to spin the data into distinct voices.- Left vs. Right, Fact vs. Spin, Logic vs. Emotion—crafted and served hot.
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Simulating the Debate:
- Persona A opens with a bold statement.
- Persona B claps back with equal fervor.
- The thread evolves with AI dynamically incorporating context and adjusting tone to stay on-brand.
- Back and forth until the conversation crescendos—or implodes.
A debate that feels real. Think Twitter spats, but smarter. Ideal for:
- Debate Training: Learn from examples of ideological swordplay.
- Political Research: Observe how arguments evolve in polarized settings.
- Content Creation: Generate authentic-feeling dialogues for your scenarios.
We’re simulating conversations that shape the real world—exploring the echo chambers, the sparks of common ground, and the art of persuasion. Whether you’re diving into political research or just want to witness the spectacle of ideological fireworks, Politician Bot is your front-row seat.
- Programming Language: Python
- Generative AI Models: Google’s Gemini series (because who doesn’t love a name that screams duality?).
- APIs and Services:
- Brave Search (for bias-tinted searches)
- NewsAPI (for the freshest takes)
- Reddit (to tap into the hive mind)
- Wikipedia (because context is king)
Follow our political alter-egos on Bluesky:
🟦 @leftftw.bsky.social
🟥 @rightftw.bsky.social
This isn’t just AI—it’s a peek into the polarized world of politics, distilled and replayed for your insight, education, and entertainment. Ready to dive into the debate?