AI's Prediction for 2028 Shocks Man—What It Revealed

A viral video from the YouTube channel Election Time presents an artificial intelligence-fueled prediction of the 2028 US presidential election, highlighting current interest in AI's role in political forecasting. The simulation involves a hypothetical contest between former Vice President Kamala Harris and current Vice President JD Vance.

The Simulation and Its Premises

The video uses Grok, an AI developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, to generate a projected Electoral College map for 2028. This speculative exercise relies on early polling data, betting-market odds, and recent voting trends. It categorizes states into "solid," "likely," and "toss-up" designations based on these inputs.

Hypothetical Matchup: Harris vs. Vance

On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris leads with 32% support in what is described as early primary polling. In comparison, Republican JD Vance is assumed to have a strong candidacy with over 49% support within his party. Despite no official nominations for 2028, the video speculates about their potential campaigns.

Electoral Map Projections

The AI simulation predicts Vance would win key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, giving him a projected total of 326 electoral votes against Harris's 212. The video concludes with Vance poised as the likely winner if the scenario unfolds as simulated.

This experiment reflects broader curiosity about AI's capacity to predict uncertain topics like elections. While offering insights into early political signals, the Grok-based map remains a non-definitive representation of future outcomes.