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AI Avatar 'Gaitana' Runs for Colombia's Indigenous Voters
An AI avatar named Gaitana is standing in Colombia's parliamentary elections as a digital representative for two Indigenous candidates, using community consensus to guide legislative decisions.
Key Takeaways
- AI avatar 'Gaitana' stands in Colombia's 2026 parliamentary election representing two Indigenous candidates
- System polls remote Indigenous communities in native languages before taking any legislative position
- Raises questions about accountability, digital access, and the future of representative democracy
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