NDP leadership candidate Rob Ashton apologized for using AI to respond to constituents during a Reddit AMA due to an overwhelming number of questions. He clarified that some answers posted without his review were AI-generated, despite his vocal opposition to AI’s negative impacts on jobs and democracy. Competing candidates Heather McPherson, Tony McQuail, and Avi Lewis emphasized their commitment to human engagement over AI in their campaigns. Ashton, a longshore worker and union president, vowed to address the AI-related concerns raised during the AMA.
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