Democracy’s New Best Friend: The “Truth-O-Matic 3000”

Within the next three years, a surprisingly popular (and slightly goofy-looking) AI-powered fact-checking device, the “Truth-O-Matic 3000,” will become a staple in political debates and online forums. While initially met with skepticism, its ability to instantly debunk misinformation with silly sound effects and flashing lights will ironically boost voter engagement and surprisingly improve the quality of political discourse – at least until someone hacks it to always declare their favorite candidate the winner.