AI chatbots got election information wrong 90% of the time in a new study — including ChatGPT rivals
A recent study revealed that major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, frequently provide incorrect election information. The research found that these systems made errors 90% of the time when asked about election-related topics. This raises concerns about the reliability of AI as a source of information during critical democratic processes.
- ▪The study conducted by NewsBench found that AI chatbots struggle with sourcing and political accuracy.
- ▪Researchers noted that over 70% of mistakes were due to retrieval failures rather than reasoning issues.
- ▪Despite sounding confident, AI chatbots often present flawed information, which can mislead users.
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AI Platforms & Assistants AI chatbots got election information wrong 90% of the time in a new study — including ChatGPT rivals News By Eric Hal Schwartz published 22 May 2026 Major AI chatbots delivering incorrect election information is a problem, as millions increasingly turn to AI for news and political facts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / PAUL VERNON) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter New research found that major AI chatbots frequently gave incorrect election informationResearchers say systems like ChatGPT, Gemini,…
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