Business Booms as Clacton goes to the Polls
At long last, the week of the by-election triggered by Nigel Farage as a ‘people versus the establishment’ contest has finally arrived, and constituents are preparing to head
AI Takes the Helm in Political Polling, Harvard Warns of Limits and Promise
Mace | 8th July 2025 | In-House Public Affairs, Politics, Polling
Political polling is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence offers instant insights from digital platforms and AI chatbot simulations, Harvard’s Ash Center reports. AI polling may match traditional methods in accuracy on broad issues, yet gaps remain in demographics and real-time politics. Responsible deployment and transparency are essential.
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