haarlemsdagbladFeb 24, 2026, 12:43

Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’

Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the tool's reliability. Keus stated that the project was no longer enjoyable due to the mounting pressure and hostility.

Politics Technology Haarlem Netherlands

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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