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- AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT became popular for voters seeking quick, nonpartisan ballot summaries in the 2026 midterms.
- Mia Taylor in Los Angeles photographed her ballot, asked Claude for progressive sources, and voted for mayor Karen Bass as advised.
- Professor Yamil Velez warned that chatbots draw from uncurated internet data, potentially amplifying louder candidates.
- Researcher David G. Rand said AI explanations can reinforce existing biases, making fact-checking essential.
