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Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates

Oct 5, 2026 · Maham Javaid

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Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates
This illustration shows people chatting with a robot, symbolizing the use of AI chatbots.
This illustration shows people chatting with a robot, symbolizing the use of AI chatbots.

Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.

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