Because of “keep it up”. The media response to the coalition agreement between the CSU and the Free Voters at the end of last week was like a tired yawn: no visions, no great success, everything is to be expected. But apparently no one looked that closely. Finally, something revolutionary is hidden in a short paragraph on page 35 of the government paper. “We will use artificial intelligence (AI) widely in administration. Chatbots, for example, can answer queries from citizens at any time of the day or night.”
The Bayernbots are coming! The SZ was allowed to test the first prototype exclusively and, well, a few technical defects still need to be corrected.
SZ: Hello!
Bayernbot: Please take a number.
SZ: Excuse me?
Bayernbot: Little official joke, sorry. You are talking to the chatbot from the Free State of Bavaria – the state where life is simply better. How can I help?
SZ: We would like to find out what you can do – or can I use your first name?
Bayernbot: You are welcome to speak to me, thank you. About my abilities: I have everything in me that Bayern needs.
SZ: Ahh. What does Bavaria need?
Bayernbot: Bavaria doesn’t need green bans, wokeness or forced veganization. Bavaria needs stability, freedom and nuclear power. And if you don’t mind me pointing it out: Bavaria needs a strong prime minister.
SZ: Shouldn’t an official chatbot be obliged to comply with the state’s neutrality requirement?
Bayernbot: I was based on the database of all available tweets from Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder programmed. But if you want, you can also talk to the Hubert Aiwanger beta version of our Bayernbot: the Hubot.
SZ: Please don’t.
Bayernbot: Can I help you further? I will answer your questions at any time of the day or night.
SZ: Maybe another official joke?
Bayernbot: Very much. What do you call a civil servant who comes to work on time?
SZ: We are excited.
Bayernbot: Suspicious… Thank you for your inquiry. God protect our beautiful Bavaria.