Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates
Voters are increasingly turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to research candidates, compare political platforms, and fact-check claims during election cycles. While users find the tools helpful for navigating complex ballots, experts are monitoring how these models influence voter behavior.
Why it matters
The integration of AI into the democratic process represents a significant shift in how citizens consume political information and make voting decisions.
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On a September evening, Adam Johnson, 40, settled on his porch chair in Morgantown, West Virginia, to go over his ballot for the upcoming midterm election.
Chatting through all the races and the different candidates, he worked to figure out who best represented his values. But rather than discussing it with a friend or family member, he held an hours-long discussion with ChatGPT — a chatbot powered by a large language model (LLM) owned by OpenAI, an AI research company.
A graphic designer studying to be an illustrator, Johnson said ChatGPT is a significant part of his life. He uses it for meal planning, assistance in job hunting and various other tasks around the house.
After prompting the AI-powered chatbot to make a list of all the races on his ballot this year, Johnson dug deeper.
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