AI measures Kevin McCarthy

Continuing our attempt to get artificial intelligence to settle the key issues of the day... 

Given the mayhem in Congress this week, I asked ChatGPT to give me the lowdown on Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, the man humiliating himself in his quest to become  House Speaker. 

I asked the AI, "Please sum up the leadership qualities and weaknesses of Kevin McCarthy."

Here's what it gave me back:

Kevin McCarthy is an American politician who has served as the House Minority Leader since 2019. He was previously the House Majority Leader from 2014 to 2019. Here are some possible leadership qualities and weaknesses of Kevin McCarthy:

Leadership qualities:

Ability to build relationships and work effectively with other politicians, including members of his own party and those from across the aisle;

Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and concise messages to a variety of audiences;

Ability to develop and execute political strategies and tactics, including fundraising and campaign efforts;

Ability to lead and motivate a team, including setting goals and expectations and providing support and guidance.

Weaknesses:

Some critics have accused McCarthy of being too closely aligned with President Trump and not being willing to speak out against his more controversial actions or statements;

Some have also questioned McCarthy's commitment to bipartisanship and his willingness to work with Democrats on key issues;

Some have criticized McCarthy's leadership style as overly hierarchical, with decision-making concentrated at the top rather than being more inclusive and collaborative.


My verdict: ChatGPT didn't dig very deep on this one. It doesn't disclose its sources, so it's hard to judge which of these extremes bend closest to the truth. Until AI learns to vet the quality of its sources, I don't think it can claim to be authoritative. Or reliable.

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