An AI system using 65,000 simulated voters achieved 75% accuracy in predicting outcomes for UK local elections held on May 7th.

Researchers created a simulation with 65,000 AI voters to forecast UK local election results

The AI prediction model demonstrated 75% accuracy in predicting actual election outcomes

The project was shared on Hacker News as a 'Show HN' submission, indicating a novel AI application

The approach represents an experimental use of AI for political forecasting and election prediction