Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- Last year was a high-profile election year with 60 countries going to the polls. This included India.

Artificial Intelligence played a prominent role in predicting voter turnout, identifying potential swing voters, voter preferences, and optimising campaign schedules for maximum impact. It was hailed as the AI election year.

As Security Guru Schneier rightly pointed out, democracy is not just about the outcome, but the human process behind it. Supporters claim AI is here to enhance that process, not replace it.

AI and Bihar polls

AI will come into play again in India at the end of the year during the Bihar Assembly polls. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are two critical states, and political parties are closely watching ...