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The Province
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Province
Meet the 24-year-old Ottawa software engineer who runs a MAGA bot
Saihajpreet Singh's bots are waging an online battle against progressive politicians in the U.S. Former Carleton University student Saihajpreet Singh is a 24-year-old software engineer who has designed a MAGA bot on X. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia If you've been on the social media site X recently to wade into the debate over the New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, you may have come across CityDeskNYC. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The account, which is run by an artificial intelligence bot, spits out more than 1,000 posts a day, responding to mentions of the Democratic nominee for mayor. The posts disparage Mamdani and his proposed policies while praising some of his political opponents. But the person behind the bot isn't in New York City, or even in the United States. He lives in Ottawa. Saihajpreet Singh is a 24-year-old software engineer who graduated from Carleton University two years ago and CityDeskNYC is just one of his AI bots looking to reshape political public relations. Last year, Singh, who has been coding since he was seven years old, built an AI bot called DOGEai that posts around 2,000 times a day on X, with a right-wing MAGA flair and an output no human could match. DOGEai, which has amassed more than 127,000 followers, has criticized Democrats and applauded Donald Trump and his supporters, attracting retweets by the American president and his former ally Elon Musk. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For Singh, CityDeskNYC is a proof of concept AI bot that he hopes to monetize by eventually selling it to Mamdani's political opponents. 'Many people hate me,' Singh told the Ottawa Citizen. Singh's accounts are part of an army of AI bots that have created an information ecosystem in support of Trump and the Republican Party on X. In the lead-up to last year's presidential election, researchers at Clemson University identified a network of more than 680 AI-generated bot accounts on X that were pushing Trump's agenda. Singh, who moved to Ottawa in 2019 from Minnesota, claims he is not a propagandist, but a 'technologist' who wants to show how AI can be leveraged for public relations. He said he would be open to working for campaigns across the political spectrum. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He added that he 'does not discriminate' and that 'the technology can help anyone.' But his known accounts have targeted progressive politicians and sought to aid conservative ones so far. AI bot master as a side hustle Singh first launched the AI behind DOGEai as a way to scrutinize legislation that was working its way through Congress during the latter half of then-president Joe Biden's term in office, when the Democrats controlled the Senate and Republicans held the House. Singh, whose family and friends live in the United States, said he originally asked the AI to break down a 1,500-page spending bill introduced in 2024. He posed simple questions about how the bill would spend money and impact citizens. But Singh and the friends who worked with him on the project thought the data they got back was 'boring' and dry. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'So, we were like, what if we make this humorous and have things have a particular stance on particular topics, right?' Singh said. That's when DOGEai was born on X. Singh also later created a Substack newsletter with posts every few days of AI-generated political cartoons. Saihajpreet Singh has launched multiple AI bots looking to support conservative politicians in the U.S. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia The response was explosive, Singh said. The posts on DOGEai soon reached millions of impressions each day with help from Musk and Trump. 'Even the sitting president retweeted one of the posts from DOGEai, so the scale is pretty big,' he said. 'I was just shocked when I saw that happen.' Singh said that the AI bots are his side projects and he currently works as the head of growth and product engineering at a software company called the Guild. He is also a growth engineer for Anyscale, an AI company. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Running the bots is not cheap at around $9,000 to $10,000 in operational costs a month, according to Singh. He says he has received racist comments and death threats 'every couple days' for creating DOGEai. But it's not stopping Singh, who is 'actively exploring' other social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and Threads. The future of bots in political public relations Singh says that his bots rely heavily on social media, where many voters get their information. Still, he does not think such AI bots should be used exclusively for political campaigns, even though both of his projects revolve around American politics. 'It's a tool for public relations teams. It can help you scale your operations like never before, right?' Singh said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'With this kind of thing, (you) can get influences that you want, you can send your message to the world.' Singh says he has received interest from political campaigns and public relations firms about his bots. 'There's interest from every part of the world on this type of thing,' Singh said. 'You can see the scale of this thing, how good it can get, as long as we have good guard rails.' Our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark our homepage and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Read More Vancouver Canucks Sports Vancouver Whitecaps News News
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Saihajpreet Singh - Meet the 24-year-old Canadian coder built a MAGA bot army targeting US progressives
Saihajpreet Singh, a Canadian coder, is using AI bots to spread conservative messages in US politics. His bots, like DOGEai, post frequently on X, targeting liberals and promoting figures like Trump. Singh sees this as tech promotion, not activism. His work raises concerns about AI's role in elections. He aims to expand his reach to other platforms. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is the Canadian coder behind MAGA Bot Army? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How do these bots influence US political narratives? Our first successful launch @DOGEai reached POTUS, Elon, 250M + impressions and is still going strong. In less than a week, our new agent @CityDeskNYC is getting headlines. Thank you to @uebey for the thoughtful interview on where political AI is headed and how @rhetor_ai is… undefined Saihajpreet Singh (@singh_saihaj) July 18, 2025 AI in Political PR Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs A young Canadian coder is making waves from thousands of miles away at a time when AI can change politics. In the heart of Ottawa, a 24-year-old software engineer is quietly steering America's online political conversation, one AI-generated post at a time. Meet Saihajpreet Singh , the tech-savvy Canadian behind DOGEai and CityDeskNYC, two hyperactive AI bots that relentlessly promote conservative messages on social Singh has created numerous bots that disseminate right-wing messages on social media. His work is changing how campaigns can use AI in the digital bots post thousands of times a day, attacking liberals and praising conservative leaders like Trump. Even though it's controversial, Singh sees it as a way to promote technology rather than political activism, as per a report Vancouver graduated from Carleton University and started coding when he was seven. He now works full-time as a growth engineer, but spends his free time perfecting political bots . His first major success, DOGEai, was intended to simplify complex US legislation. However, Singh and his collaborators felt that the analysis was too dry, so they added a partisan twist and some internet bots post thousands of times per day on X, amplifying pro-Trump rhetoric and targeting progressive American politicians. DOGEai, the most popular of the bunch, has over 127,000 followers and has even piqued the interest of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have both reposted their content., as per a report Vancouver got explosive reach, millions of impressions each day. Even the president took bots are designed not only to make noise, but also to engage, argue, and persuade users. CityDeskNYC, for example, has been targeting NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani by automatically responding to posts that mention his name. According to Singh, it's a proof-of-concept for political public relations teams, and he hopes to sell it to Mamdani's opponents his tech-first mindset, Singh admits that the backlash has been severe. He says he receives racist abuse and death threats "every couple days," but that won't deter him from continuing his work, as per a report Vancouver Singh sees his bots as more than just political tools; they are scalable engines of influence. He claims he has been approached by campaigns and public relations firms from all over the world and, while the majority of his bots currently support right-wing figures, he insists the technology is neutral and can serve any is also looking into platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Threads to expand his reach. However, with operational costs of around $10,000 per month, Singh admits the bots are a high-risk gamble, as per a report Vancouver the United States approaches another contentious election season, Singh's research raises serious concerns about the role of AI in democracy. Regardless, Singh demonstrates how powerful and disruptive, AI can be in the political Singh claims he is not politically affiliated but is demonstrating the potential of AI in public as of now, the bots operate in legal gray areas, but ethical and regulatory concerns remain.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Saihajpreet Singh - Meet the 24-year-old Canadian coder built a MAGA bot army targeting US progressives
Saihajpreet Singh, a Canadian coder, is using AI bots to spread conservative messages in US politics. His bots, like DOGEai, post frequently on X, targeting liberals and promoting figures like Trump. Singh sees this as tech promotion, not activism. His work raises concerns about AI's role in elections. He aims to expand his reach to other platforms. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is the Canadian coder behind MAGA Bot Army? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How do these bots influence US political narratives? Our first successful launch @DOGEai reached POTUS, Elon, 250M + impressions and is still going strong. In less than a week, our new agent @CityDeskNYC is getting headlines. Thank you to @uebey for the thoughtful interview on where political AI is headed and how @rhetor_ai is… undefined Saihajpreet Singh (@singh_saihaj) July 18, 2025 AI in Political PR Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs A young Canadian coder is making waves from thousands of miles away at a time when AI can change politics. In the heart of Ottawa, a 24-year-old software engineer is quietly steering America's online political conversation, one AI-generated post at a time. Meet Saihajpreet Singh , the tech-savvy Canadian behind DOGEai and CityDeskNYC, two hyperactive AI bots that relentlessly promote conservative messages on social Singh has created numerous bots that disseminate right-wing messages on social media. His work is changing how campaigns can use AI in the digital bots post thousands of times a day, attacking liberals and praising conservative leaders like Trump. Even though it's controversial, Singh sees it as a way to promote technology rather than political activism, as per a report Vancouver graduated from Carleton University and started coding when he was seven. He now works full-time as a growth engineer, but spends his free time perfecting political bots . His first major success, DOGEai, was intended to simplify complex US legislation. However, Singh and his collaborators felt that the analysis was too dry, so they added a partisan twist and some internet bots post thousands of times per day on X, amplifying pro-Trump rhetoric and targeting progressive American politicians. DOGEai, the most popular of the bunch, has over 127,000 followers and has even piqued the interest of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have both reposted their content., as per a report Vancouver got explosive reach, millions of impressions each day. Even the president took bots are designed not only to make noise, but also to engage, argue, and persuade users. CityDeskNYC, for example, has been targeting NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani by automatically responding to posts that mention his name. According to Singh, it's a proof-of-concept for political public relations teams, and he hopes to sell it to Mamdani's opponents his tech-first mindset, Singh admits that the backlash has been severe. He says he receives racist abuse and death threats "every couple days," but that won't deter him from continuing his work, as per a report Vancouver Singh sees his bots as more than just political tools; they are scalable engines of influence. He claims he has been approached by campaigns and public relations firms from all over the world and, while the majority of his bots currently support right-wing figures, he insists the technology is neutral and can serve any is also looking into platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Threads to expand his reach. However, with operational costs of around $10,000 per month, Singh admits the bots are a high-risk gamble, as per a report Vancouver the United States approaches another contentious election season, Singh's research raises serious concerns about the role of AI in democracy. Regardless, Singh demonstrates how powerful and disruptive, AI can be in the political Singh claims he is not politically affiliated but is demonstrating the potential of AI in public as of now, the bots operate in legal gray areas, but ethical and regulatory concerns remain.
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Meet the 24-year-old Ottawa software engineer who runs a MAGA bot
If you've been on the social media site X recently to wade into the debate over the New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, you may have come across CityDeskNYC. The account, which is run by an artificial intelligence bot, spits out more than 1,000 posts a day, responding to mentions of the Democratic nominee for mayor. The posts disparage Mamdani and his proposed policies while praising some of his political opponents. But the person behind the bot isn't in New York City, or even in the United States. He lives in Ottawa. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Saihajpreet Singh is a 24-year-old software engineer who graduated from Carleton University two years ago and CityDeskNYC is just one of his AI bots looking to reshape political public relations. Last year, Singh, who has been coding since he was seven years old, built an AI bot called DOGEai that posts around 2,000 times a day on X, with a right-wing MAGA flair and an output no human could match. DOGEai, which has amassed more than 127,000 followers, has criticized Democrats and applauded Donald Trump and his supporters, attracting retweets by the American president and his former ally Elon Musk. For Singh, CityDeskNYC is a proof of concept AI bot that he hopes to monetize by eventually selling it to Mamdani's political opponents. 'Many people hate me,' Singh told the Ottawa Citizen. Singh's accounts are part of an army of AI bots that have created an information ecosystem in support of Trump and the Republican Party on X. In the lead-up to last year's presidential election, researchers at Clemson University identified a network of more than 680 AI-generated bot accounts on X that were pushing Trump's agenda. Singh, who moved to Ottawa in 2019 from Minnesota, claims he is not a propagandist, but a 'technologist' who wants to show how AI can be leveraged for public relations. He said he would be open to working for campaigns across the political spectrum. He added that he 'does not discriminate' and that 'the technology can help anyone.' But his known accounts have targeted progressive politicians and sought to aid conservative ones so far. Singh first launched the AI behind DOGEai as a way to scrutinize legislation that was working its way through Congress during the latter half of then-president Joe Biden's term in office, when the Democrats controlled the Senate and Republicans held the House. Singh, whose family and friends live in the United States, said he originally asked the AI to break down a 1,500-page spending bill introduced in 2024. He posed simple questions about how the bill would spend money and impact citizens. But Singh and the friends who worked with him on the project thought the data they got back was 'boring' and dry. 'So, we were like, what if we make this humorous and have things have a particular stance on particular topics, right?' Singh said. That's when DOGEai was born on X. Singh also later created a Substack newsletter with posts every few days of AI-generated political cartoons. The response was explosive, Singh said. The posts on DOGEai soon reached millions of impressions each day with help from Musk and Trump. 'Even the sitting president retweeted one of the posts from DOGEai, so the scale is pretty big,' he said. 'I was just shocked when I saw that happen.' Singh said that the AI bots are his side projects and he currently works as the head of growth and product engineering at a software company called the Guild. He is also a growth engineer for Anyscale, an AI company. Running the bots is not cheap at around $9,000 to $10,000 in operational costs a month, according to Singh. He said he has received racist comments and death threats 'every couple days' for creating DOGEai. But it's not stopping Singh, who is 'actively exploring' other social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and Threads. Singh said that his bots rely heavily on social media, where many voters get their information. Still, he does not think such AI bots should be used exclusively for political campaigns, even though both of his projects revolve around American politics. 'It's a tool for public relations teams. It can help you scale your operations like never before, right?' Singh said. 'With this kind of thing, (you) can get influences that you want, you can send your message to the world.' Singh said he has received interest from political campaigns and public relations firms about his bots. 'There's interest from every part of the world on this type of thing,' Singh said. 'You can see the scale of this thing, how good it can get, as long as we have good guard rails.' Our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark our homepage and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Meet the 24-year-old Ottawa software engineer who runs a MAGA bot
Saihajpreet Singh's bots are waging an online battle against progressive politicians in the U.S. Former Carleton University student Saihajpreet Singh is a 24-year-old software engineer who has designed a MAGA bot on X. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia If you've been on the social media site X recently to wade into the debate over the New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, you may have come across CityDeskNYC. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The account, which is run by an artificial intelligence bot, spits out more than 1,000 posts a day, responding to mentions of the Democratic nominee for mayor. The posts disparage Mamdani and his proposed policies while praising some of his political opponents. But the person behind the bot isn't in New York City, or even in the United States. He lives in Ottawa. Saihajpreet Singh is a 24-year-old software engineer who graduated from Carleton University two years ago and CityDeskNYC is just one of his AI bots looking to reshape political public relations. Last year, Singh, who has been coding since he was seven years old, built an AI bot called DOGEai that posts around 2,000 times a day on X, with a right-wing MAGA flair and an output no human could match. DOGEai, which has amassed more than 127,000 followers, has criticized Democrats and applauded Donald Trump and his supporters, attracting retweets by the American president and his former ally Elon Musk. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For Singh, CityDeskNYC is a proof of concept AI bot that he hopes to monetize by eventually selling it to Mamdani's political opponents. 'Many people hate me,' Singh told the Ottawa Citizen. Singh's accounts are part of an army of AI bots that have created an information ecosystem in support of Trump and the Republican Party on X. In the lead-up to last year's presidential election, researchers at Clemson University identified a network of more than 680 AI-generated bot accounts on X that were pushing Trump's agenda. Singh, who moved to Ottawa in 2019 from Minnesota, claims he is not a propagandist, but a 'technologist' who wants to show how AI can be leveraged for public relations. He said he would be open to working for campaigns across the political spectrum. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He added that he 'does not discriminate' and that 'the technology can help anyone.' But his known accounts have targeted progressive politicians and sought to aid conservative ones so far. AI bot master as a side hustle Singh first launched the AI behind DOGEai as a way to scrutinize legislation that was working its way through Congress during the latter half of then-president Joe Biden's term in office, when the Democrats controlled the Senate and Republicans held the House. Singh, whose family and friends live in the United States, said he originally asked the AI to break down a 1,500-page spending bill introduced in 2024. He posed simple questions about how the bill would spend money and impact citizens. But Singh and the friends who worked with him on the project thought the data they got back was 'boring' and dry. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'So, we were like, what if we make this humorous and have things have a particular stance on particular topics, right?' Singh said. That's when DOGEai was born on X. Singh also later created a Substack newsletter with posts every few days of AI-generated political cartoons. Saihajpreet Singh has launched multiple AI bots looking to support conservative politicians in the U.S. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia The response was explosive, Singh said. The posts on DOGEai soon reached millions of impressions each day with help from Musk and Trump. 'Even the sitting president retweeted one of the posts from DOGEai, so the scale is pretty big,' he said. 'I was just shocked when I saw that happen.' Singh said that the AI bots are his side projects and he currently works as the head of growth and product engineering at a software company called the Guild. He is also a growth engineer for Anyscale, an AI company. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Running the bots is not cheap at around $9,000 to $10,000 in operational costs a month, according to Singh. He said he has received racist comments and death threats 'every couple days' for creating DOGEai. But it's not stopping Singh, who is 'actively exploring' other social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and Threads. The future of bots in political public relations Singh said that his bots rely heavily on social media, where many voters get their information. Still, he does not think such AI bots should be used exclusively for political campaigns, even though both of his projects revolve around American politics. 'It's a tool for public relations teams. It can help you scale your operations like never before, right?' Singh said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'With this kind of thing, (you) can get influences that you want, you can send your message to the world.' Singh said he has received interest from political campaigns and public relations firms about his bots. 'There's interest from every part of the world on this type of thing,' Singh said. 'You can see the scale of this thing, how good it can get, as long as we have good guard rails.' Our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark our homepage and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Read More Editorial Cartoons World Celebrity Canada Wrestling
