Zejnilovic, LeidTavares, JoséLeopoldseder, Elisabeth2025-08-142025-12-172025-01-292024-12-17http://hdl.handle.net/10362/186437This study investigates whether artificial intelligence (AI) can act as a political actor by independently influencing political behaviour. Using a gamified simulation, 43 participants from Nova SBE’s Algorithmic Governance course were randomly assigned to a control group (no AI assistance) or an experimental group (AI-assisted). Through a randomised controlled trial, the study examined decision patterns, the influence of AI interaction, and the effectiveness of gamification in capturing political decision-making. Results revealed no statistically significant influence of AI on political attitudes, highlighting the stability of political beliefs and the potential of gamification as a methodological framework for future research.engArtificial IntelligenceGovernancePolitical decision makingGamificationChatbotmaster thesis203960572