It begs the question, was Ron Desantis running on ChatGPT this whole time?

Politicians are reeling from OpenAIs ban on ChatGPT for the 2024 election, but none more so than Desantis.

Now, his campaign is over, but the timing is oddly coincidental with ChatGPTs removal from political campaigns.

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The interface Dean.Bot would converse with voters in real-time through a website.

If Desantis is powered by ChatGPT, there are several kinks to be worked out.

Not quite a normal, human response, unlike others who responded with salmon or enchiladas.

President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the White House on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Artificial intelligence has been used by politicians in several terrifying ways this past year.

AYiddish-speakingversion of New York City Mayor Eric Adams started cold-calling people in October.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman banning the use of ChatGPT in political campaigns is likely a positive development for AI.

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Social media is littered withAI-generated deepfakesof politicians saying ridiculous things, including many of Joe Biden.

to a room full of reporters.

As for Desantis, its unclear whether the Florida governor was truly powered by ChatGPT.

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If so, it would be an extremely promising sign for OpenAIs technology.

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