Why You Shouldn’t Use AI Chatbots to Decide Who to Vote For - CNET

The US midterm elections are scheduled for Nov. 3, and early voting is already underway in some states. Many tech issues are on the ballot, including AI policies — but people are also reportedly turning to generative AI chatbots to help them prepare for Election Day.

One of the biggest uses for chatbots is searching for information, so it isn’t surprising to see people using ChatGPT, Claude or another AI tool to learn about their candidates and ballot measures. But we know that generative AI tech has some serious risks, such as bias, sycophancy, hallucinations and drawing incorrect conclusions using bad information.

But if you’re going to use chatbots for your election research, make sure you take these precautions. You can also check out CNET’s guide to spotting political scams and deepfakes.

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