Study Finds AI Chatbots Got Election Information Wrong 90% of the Time

A new study found that AI chatbots — including ChatGPT and its rivals — served up incorrect election information nine times out of ten. For tools that millions of people increasingly turn to for quick answers, that's a remarkable batting average in the wrong direction.

The findings land at a particularly awkward moment: AI companies have been eager to position their products as trusted information assistants, while researchers keep finding that when it comes to high-stakes civic topics, these tools are less "knowledgeable friend" and more "confidently wrong acquaintance."