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Malaysian party Bersama auditions candidates using algorithm

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A Malaysian political party named Bersama is pioneering a new method for selecting election candidates. The party, led by former ministers, will use an audition-like process to find individuals with political talent. This involves applicants submitting detailed personal and financial information, followed by an algorithm-screened interview to assess charisma and readiness. AI

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Malaysian party Bersama auditions candidates using algorithm

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia’s got political talent: Bersama seeks election candidates through audition

    Malaysia’s newest “rebel party” has issued a rare public call for election candidates, as former economy minister Rafizi Ramli races to turn his breakaway Bersama outfit into a serious force before a string of state polls. The move comes after Johor dissolved its assembly last Mo…

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