Yet, one bastion remains firmly human: politics. The allure of an incorruptible, hyper-rational AI politician may seem tempting in an age plagued by populism and polarisation. To understand why AI cannot replace politicians, one must first grasp the essence of politics itself. The poet in a politician must coexist with the pragmatist; the visionary must walk hand in hand with the realist. The promise of AI lies not in replacing the human element of politics but in refining it.

Source: The Telegraph January 19, 2026 02:36 UTC