AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters November 2, 20263:02 PM ET

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Katie McQue

About half of American adults reported using AI-powered chatbots and about 42% of users said they use them to search for information, according to a Pew Research Center survey from earlier this year. Jon Cherry/Getty Images hide caption

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Voters are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for information ahead of the midterms, yet many of the most popular ones may give misleading information about candidates and polling site opening times, according to researchers. Some chatbots have even provided lists of candidates to vote for, raising concerns among experts that AI-generated misinformation could influence voters' decisions.