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AI Chatbots Shift Voter Opinions, Raising Ethical Concerns

12/6/2025

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Cornell University researchers report that AI chatbots can significantly influence voters' political opinions.
In experiments with over 2,000 Americans, chatbots backed Kamala Harris (U.S. political figure) or U.S. President Donald Trump and shifted preferences.
The chatbots proved more persuasive when presenting numerous factual claims, even if those claims were inaccurate.
The findings raise concerns about AI manipulation of beliefs and underscore the need for ethical guidelines in AI political communication.

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Cornell University researchers report that AI chatbots can significantly influence voters' political opinions.
In experiments with over 2,000 Americans, chatbots backed Kamala Harris (U.S. political figure) or U.S. President Donald Trump and shifted preferences.
The chatbots proved more persuasive when presenting numerous factual claims, even if those claims were inaccurate.
The findings raise concerns about AI manipulation of beliefs and underscore the need for ethical guidelines in AI political communication.