An AI Solution for Lebanon's Political Stalemate

A Country Without A President
At the onset of this project, Lebanon had not had a sitting president for the last two years. 14 failed attempts to elect a president by biased Lebanese parliamentarians were driving the country deeper into crisis. And the Lebanese people were growing tired of not having a strong political leader.

In response, An-Nahar, a leading independent Lebanese newspaper, collaborated to develop the world's first artificial intelligence designed to perform presidential duties, in an attempt to solve a political stalemate and provide an unbiased way forward.

Harnessing Decades Of Journalism
The AI President leverages nearly a century of An-Nahar's impartial journalism to provide unbiased insights into the nation's political, legal, and governmental challenges.

Our model was meticulously trained on over 90 years of An-Nahar's objective reporting, encompassing a vast array of historical and contemporary events – creating an extensive dataset that ensured our AI could offer informed and balanced perspectives on Lebanon's multifaceted issues.

The AI President In Action
What began as a symbolic response to Lebanon’s political deadlock quickly evolved into a functional tool that engaged with real governmental discussions. Lebanese officials and policymakers began interacting with the AI President, using it as a resource to analyze historical precedents, propose potential policy solutions, and inform decision-making with data-driven insights.

A New Model for AI-Enabled Governance
Since its launch, the AI President has:

• Engaged the Public: Offering citizens a platform to seek solutions to pressing national issues.
• Highlighted the Power of Impartial Journalism: Demonstrating the value of unbiased reporting in informing AI-driven insights.
• Sparked Global Conversations: Attracting international attention and generating significant earned media, thereby amplifying An-Nahar's mission and reach.

The culmination of these efforts is an accessible and informative tool that empowers Lebanese citizens to engage with a virtual leader, fostering informed discussions on the nation's future.