A National AI Programme
17 Apr 2023
Global decision Resolved

A National AI Programme

The laboratories are unanimous and unusually blunt: the next decade belongs to whoever builds the models, and they want a national programme to do it here — compute, chips, power stations, data centres, and the salaries required to stop our best researchers boarding a flight. It is a vast public bet on a technology nobody fully understands. Do we make it?

Opened 17 Apr 2023 Closed 11 May 2023 46 countries · 206 party votes

The choice

Option one

Build it here

  • — Data centres, chips and researchers, funded at national scale
  • — Nobody can honestly tell you what we will have built a year from now
  • — Cost: 8% of GDP for 24 months 
  • — Industry: AI Development established at 1% of the industrial base, starting 365 days after the decision 
28 of 46 countries chose this 60.9%
Option two Default if deadlocked

Let others build it

  • — Our researchers will keep taking the flights out
  • — The money stays in the treasury and the future stays somebody else's problem
18 of 46 countries chose this 39.1%

The world's answer

78 Build it here 18 Let others build it 110 Abstained
206 party votes across 46 countries

World response

See how each country's parties responded to the decision.

Aftocratorianike

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
Build it here votes
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Abstained
6
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Avalon

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
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party votes
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1
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Abstained
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Party breakdown

5 votes recorded
Centrist Zone Build it here

“AI is the future. It has the potential to reshape how the world economy and society functions. A national AI programme will help Avalon prepare for the future and reap the benefits”

Voted April 17, 2023
Twin Avalon Build it here

“As Foreign Secretary, I believe Avalon cannot afford to leave a strategic technology of this importance entirely in the hands of others. A national AI programme would strengthen our technological sovereignty, deepen international partnerships, and ensure that Avalon has a voice in setting the rules for AI. This should be an investment in our long term security and prosperity, pursued responsibly and in cooperation with our allies and the City of Port Avalon.”

Voted April 26, 2023

“If we dont know what we build, we cant risk 8% of our GDP.”

Voted April 29, 2023
Democratic Group Build it here

“We take Twin Avalon’s stance on this issue - it would be beyond foolish to refuse this chance on the basis that AI may not be the future when it clearly is. Agreeing to the offer allows us to set the rules and capitalise, though only as far as is fair on the people’s welfare, on the benefits.”

Voted April 30, 2023
Cashmen Build it here

“Bring it on. more money from taxes. but it may just also cause strain. but no pain no gain.”

Voted May 5, 2023

Azonia

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
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party vote
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Abstained
6
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Liberty League Build it here

“Build it here as long as it can be done without infringing on the liberty or privacy of Azonians.”

Voted April 23, 2023

Belvaria

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
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2
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Party breakdown

4 votes recorded

“we support the choice to advance in Ai technology and development”

Voted April 19, 2023

“If we cant even know WhatsApp we build. Why should we risk 8% of the GDP. We will still research it anyways.”

Voted April 20, 2023

“The United Left of Belvaria supports building a national AI programme. This investment is not only about technological leadership, but about bringing the industries of tomorrow to the communities that have been left behind. New data centres, research facilities and technology companies can create skilled jobs and new economic opportunities in rural and industrial regions, helping to reduce regional inequality and rebuild local economies. We cannot allow the industries of tomorrow to concentrate exclusively in Silverhaven and Greenford. A national AI programme gives Belvaria the opportunity to bring investment, skilled jobs and new technologies to rural and struggling industrial communities. If we are going to invest in the future, that future must belong to the whole country.”

Voted April 26, 2023
Together We Can Build it here

“We believe a national AI programme is the best way to safely advance AI technology.”

Voted April 28, 2023

Bessarion

Let others build it by majority
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party votes
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2
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Conservative People's Pact Let others build it

“We will not gamble the national purse on a myopic fad with little application, if any, to the economy.”

Voted May 4, 2023
Bessarian Regency Committee Let others build it

“Artificial intelligence is a threat to the human race, the creativity of the individual soul and spirit of every artist, engineer architect, and all involved in the creative industries.”

Voted May 5, 2023

Broadlands

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
5
party votes
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0
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

3 votes recorded
Pax Americana Build it here

“we have the budget, we have the will and it might unlock the AI sector”

Voted April 17, 2023
Progressive Reform Build it here

“This is a great idea with strong protections in place”

Voted April 24, 2023

“We want to be leading the future of AI and there is no better way than to produce it domestically”

Voted April 25, 2023

Charlemont

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
4
party votes
Let others build it votes
1
party vote
Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

4 votes recorded
National Front Build it here

“Charlemont will win the AI race! For Charlemont!!!!”

Voted April 18, 2023
ALAYON Build it here

“Technology is here and Charlemont will lead the way”

Voted April 21, 2023

“Our independence in this sector is at stake.”

Voted April 24, 2023
Blue Labour Let others build it

“We don't want to spend money a tool that poses a threat to humanity”

Voted April 29, 2023

Columbia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
Build it here votes
3
party votes
Let others build it votes
3
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Abstained
1
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Party breakdown

6 votes recorded
Farmer-Labor Front Let others build it

“the country is 3 trillion in debt, we can't afford it”

Voted April 17, 2023

“1 we can't affrod our own and two ai is dangerous and should not be pit in the hands of one nation.”

Voted April 17, 2023
Columbian Communist Congress Let others build it

“We aren't going to spend public funds to boost a flawed and dangerous technology like AI.”

Voted April 22, 2023

“We lead in technology so we have to build it here”

Voted April 23, 2023

“So let alone if this wasn't our speciality, it would have been let others build but AI id part of the technology sector so we will choose build it here”

Voted April 23, 2023

“We have a huge surplus, therefore we can afford it”

Voted May 3, 2023

Costavela

Let others build it by majority
Build it here votes
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party votes
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1
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3
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded

“It would be an unnecessary expense to our budget, which we are already using to maintain public services fully operational, efficient, and well-funded”

Voted April 24, 2023

Crowntopia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
Build it here votes
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2
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Drumagh

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
6
party votes
Let others build it votes
0
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Abstained
1
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Party breakdown

5 votes recorded

“We have to invest to make our economy grow”

Voted April 17, 2023

“Its a lot of money but it will be worth it in the long run”

Voted April 17, 2023

“Investment is the way , we need to build”

Voted April 17, 2023
Centralist Unity Build it here

“Make Drumagh a Global Hub for Technology!”

Voted April 22, 2023

“Technological sovereignty and economic dominance cannot be outsourced. While our core philosophy champions free enterprise and smaller government, failing to secure critical infrastructure like domestic compute, advanced chips, and energy grids leaves Drumagh completely vulnerable to foreign monopolies and systemic state coercion abroad. Remaining passive while our top minds board flights means surrendering the foundational architecture of the future. True economic freedom requires owning the means of production for the next century. Funding this domestic infrastructure ensures that Drumagh remains a sovereign leader in innovation rather than a dependent consumer of foreign technology.”

Voted April 25, 2023

Elrondia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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2
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Party breakdown

4 votes recorded
National Conservative Let others build it

“Let the free marker handle it, not the state”

Voted April 20, 2023
Technocratic Union Build it here

“This would significantly strengthen our technological development and bring the state greater capacity to lead future industries”

Voted April 22, 2023
Labour Build it here

“We support our nation's technological independence and progress”

Voted April 24, 2023
Iron Pillars Let others build it

“We don't need to build it on our land; let others do it.”

Voted April 28, 2023

Fjordheim

Let others build it by majority
Build it here votes
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2
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0
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Workers' Union Of Fjordheim Let others build it

“The Workers' Union of Fjordheim votes to let others build it. Fjordheim's working families need pensions, healthcare, and fair wages secured today — not an 8%-of-GDP gamble on a technology none of us yet understands. A nation raised on fishing docks and mine shafts should not foot the bill for chip factories and server farms while welfare waits. We would rather see this treasury protect the people who built this country than chase a race led by wealthier nations. Workers United, A Fairer Fjordheim.”

Voted April 21, 2023
Movement For Socialism Let others build it

“We don't need it because we don't have any tech sector”

Voted April 28, 2023

Götaland

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
party votes
Let others build it votes
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Abstained
5
party votes

Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
RISET Build it here

“Brain drain must be prevented.We support this”

Voted April 24, 2023
Konservativa Build it here

“The future is AI, let’s be in the future!”

Voted April 25, 2023

Holzminden

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
1
party vote
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0
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Abstained
4
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded

“We are going to develop our industrial supply chain right here.”

Voted April 20, 2023

Javosca

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
party votes
Let others build it votes
0
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Red Green Labor Build it here

“We support this proposal for the future of jovosca”

Voted April 17, 2023

“We will AI our way into a quadrillion dollar economy”

Voted April 22, 2023

Kalpetia

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
party votes
Let others build it votes
0
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Progressive Future Build it here

“We believe that AI is the future this will add more jobs to our country”

Voted April 17, 2023
Anarchist League Build it here

“Funds like these are better in the hands of capable researchers who will propel us into the future than the hands of corrupt politicians who will only embezzle it.”

Voted April 20, 2023

Lavaria

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
party votes
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0
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Abstained
1
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded

“Not only AI research shapes the modern day, it also has a connection to our academic language-first agenda and might be furthermore used in national programs.”

Voted May 5, 2023

Levonia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
Build it here votes
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0
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Abstained
3
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Los Avaros

Let others build it by majority
Build it here votes
0
party votes
Let others build it votes
1
party vote
Abstained
3
party votes

Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Occupy Los Avaros Let others build it

“This is far too much money. 8% of GDP! We should focus on looking after our people, not tech oligarchs. Day care centres, not data centres.”

Voted April 17, 2023

Ludenholm

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
4
party votes
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0
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Abstained
3
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Party breakdown

4 votes recorded

“The market needs competition and we cannot fall behind.”

Voted April 21, 2023
Communist Movement Build it here

“We must develop this technology so that its benefits accrue to the working class as a whole, and not just to a minority that threatens the survival of our species.”

Voted April 19, 2023

“If we do not build it, others will. We must lead the way for others to follow even if it can carry risks.”

Voted April 20, 2023

“Obviously we must secure our own internal markets against those of foreign socialists regimes.”

Voted April 21, 2023

Lysenne

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
4
party votes
Let others build it votes
0
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Abstained
3
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Party breakdown

3 votes recorded
Renaissance Build it here

“we approve of this infrastructure buildout”

Voted April 17, 2023
Monarchists Build it here

“The official government position is to build.”

Voted April 17, 2023
New Centre Build it here

“Lysenne cannot be late in the AI race. AI can be a dangerous weapon and if not developed by our country it can and probably will be used against us.”

Voted April 30, 2023

Magna Taura

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
1
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0
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Abstained
5
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Optimates Fasces Build it here

“We’ve promised we’ll do our best in guaranteeing the most efficient and reliable systems for our people”

Voted April 18, 2023
Corrigemus Build it here

“We must not let the hands of greed get to such revolutionary technology.”

Voted April 28, 2023

Marianne

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
6
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1
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Party breakdown

5 votes recorded

“We should build it here, however pay close attention to how advancements can evolve and potentially cause a threat.”

Voted April 19, 2023
The Left Build it here

“Whe should build it here and create a prosperous future for the country”

Voted April 23, 2023

“This national AI program is a vital investment to secure our technological sovereignty and economic future. Rather than submitting to dependence on foreign powers and watching our best researchers flee abroad, we must make this massive strategic effort to build our own infrastructure, data centers, and computing power on our soil. This is the guarantee of mastering our digital destiny, creating future-proof jobs, and innovating in complete independence. Let us not miss this historic turning point!”

Voted April 25, 2023

“I suppose, as long as it benefits Marianne and her people, It is acceptable to accept these data centers here.”

Voted April 26, 2023

“We cannot afford to be left behind. We need this advantage so malicious actors cannot get it”

Voted April 27, 2023

Matterhorn

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
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0
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded

“Matterhorn is a country with skilled young bloods and we can handle this technology at a very nice way. So, Matterhorn and AMFB is offering to make AI Data Hubs in our ground.”

Voted April 24, 2023

“AI is our path to salvation, we are convinced of it.”

Voted April 26, 2023

Northsea

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
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0
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded
Liberal Center Build it here

“Investing in progress and technology? Liberal Center will always be in favor!”

Voted April 23, 2023

“I think this would be good for everyone we can not shun A.I for the fact that it's already here already something we created but also this will help the economy and help the tech industry in the nation”

Voted May 4, 2023

Nova Artaris

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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Abstained
4
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Novograd

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
Build it here votes
1
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1
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Abstained
3
party votes

Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Progessive Reform Build it here

“Growth is necessary in Novograd. AI seems like a good way to do this.”

Voted April 30, 2023

Nördereich

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
1
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2
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1 vote recorded

“We support this proposal for the tech sector”

Voted April 28, 2023

Ostwaldreich

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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0
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3
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Port Avalon

Let others build it by majority
Build it here votes
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1
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Abstained
4
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Dockworkers Union Let others build it

“We choose to let others build it. Port Avalon has become successful by doing what it does best: building and running one of the world's great ports and bringing people, goods, and businesses together. We should invest in the people and infrastructure that made this success possible rather than spending enormous public resources trying to compete in every emerging industry. AI will undoubtedly shape the future, but Port Avalon's greatest strength has always been its people. We should focus on them, our port, and the prosperity they create.”

Voted April 26, 2023

Republic of Cyurisia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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2
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Rheinland

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
6
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1
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Abstained
0
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Party breakdown

6 votes recorded

“It's a lot of money, but... This is the technology of the future. If we can successfully build a great system of AI systems, the economy will be in an Economic Boom. That's why we believe we should invest this money. Rheinland must lead the world as a developed country, a country of the future.”

Voted April 17, 2023
Liberal Union Build it here

“This will really hurt the budget. but the future of the economy and the free market are at stake here.”

Voted April 17, 2023

“We need to accelerate AI. Only with this we can increase well being of every citizen”

Voted April 18, 2023
Civic Platform Build it here

“We should invest. AI gives a lot of opportunites.”

Voted April 23, 2023
One Way Front Build it here

“We must invest in the future, it's crucial!”

Voted April 26, 2023
Alternative Rheinland Let others build it

“We avoid betting 8% of GDP on an outcome nobody can guarantee”

Voted May 3, 2023

Ronkonkoma

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

San Cordova

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
1
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1
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1 vote recorded

“Sure this is a great idea to do and to fund”

Voted May 7, 2023

Saxenheim

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded

“Saxenheim must invest in advanced technology if it wants to remain economically and strategically independent. Building this capability domestically would strengthen our technological sovereignty, create high skilled jobs, support domestic industry, and reduce reliance on foreign powers for strategically important technologies. Although the investment is substantial, developing these capabilities at home is a long term investment in national competitiveness, economic strength, and security.”

Voted April 20, 2023
Left Forward Build it here

“AI will shape a huge part of the economy in the years ahead. We should not leave that future entirely to other countries or a handful of companies. But we also need to be honest about the costs. Data centres use enormous amounts of energy and resources, so those impacts have to be dealt with. A national programme can create skilled jobs, build research capacity and keep Saxenheim from becoming dependent on others for a technology that will matter enormously in the future. Keeping more of the development here also gives us more control over the rules around it. It is much easier to hold companies to our standards when the technology is developed under our own laws rather than imported after the decisions have already been made.”

Voted April 26, 2023

Sekuntomia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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3
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Solania

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
party votes
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0
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Abstained
1
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Unity League Build it here

“AI is a risk, and without responsible control, who knows what it will become? Better we build it than those without care for the risks it will pose.”

Voted May 2, 2023

Sveria

Build it here by majority
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2 votes recorded

“We should invest our economy on building up this new sector, which we believe would diversify our economy and grow the wages of workers.”

Voted April 17, 2023

“The National Development Party supports Option One because investing in data centres, chips, and researchers will strengthen our economy, create jobs, and secure our technological future. We believe building it here is better than letting other countries lead.”

Voted April 26, 2023

Thornreach

Build it here by majority
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2
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1 vote recorded

“We have enough money to bear the cost of the AI, and it will be useless if we just hoard our cash for nothing if not for the betterment of our national values and culture!”

Voted April 23, 2023

Varelia

Let others build it deadlock — default applied
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3
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Velinor

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
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2
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2 votes recorded

“Let us transform Velinor into a modern and technologically advanced country; we invite other nations to join this initiative, given the opportunities it offers.”

Voted April 23, 2023

“Although we oppose government intervention, someone needs to lead the world in AI and Velinor will do it”

Voted May 3, 2023

Verdia

Build it here by majority
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1
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2
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1 vote recorded
Patriots Of Veridia Build it here

“Even if it´s very expensive, we need to hop on and build the future!”

Voted April 17, 2023

Vostran Union

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
2
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0
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Abstained
3
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
La Vostra Insoumise Build it here

“We support this proposal for the new people”

Voted April 17, 2023

Zorath

Build it here by majority
Build it here votes
1
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0
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Abstained
4
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded
Liberal Build it here

“We support this proposal because we need this”

Voted April 23, 2023
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