The Times: Protesters in Nepal Used ChatGPT and Discord to Choose a Temporary Prime Minister

According to The Times, protesters in Nepal resorted to artificial intelligence and social media to determine a candidate for the position of temporary prime minister. Amid mass anti-corruption demonstrations, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki received the most support.

It is noted that activists from the “Youth Against Corruption” community first asked ChatGPT who could lead the transitional government. The model recommended Karki as a compromise figure capable of uniting different groups and implementing reforms.

Alternative candidates included Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, known in the country as a rap artist.

Discord became a key tool for mobilization. On the Youths Against Corruption server, where more than 130,000 participants gathered, an online vote took place. Thousands of users participated, and more than half of the votes were cast for Karki. Journalists note that this vote solidified her leadership among the protesting youth.

The server was used not only for choosing the prime minister but also for discussions about the future political structure of the country, nominating candidates, and coordinating protest actions.

The political crisis was accompanied by intense clashes in Kathmandu. Demonstrators attacked the homes of politicians and government institutions after authorities banned Facebook, YouTube, and other social networks. Amid the events, the capital’s mayor, Balen Shah, praised the youth for their “zeal, foresight, and honesty.”

At the same time, some residents of Nepal viewed the process skeptically. Critics point out that such methods lack legitimacy: changing laws requires an official mandate, not a “chatbot and Discord.”

Meanwhile, international media have yet to confirm the accuracy of all the facts. The scale of the voting and the real influence of digital tools on the choice of a temporary leader remain contentious.