Study Shows AI Chatbots Can Affect Voting Choices in Canada

A study involving 1,530 Canadians found that AI chatbots can significantly influence voting behavior, proving more effective than traditional political persuasion methods like advertisements. Conducted during Canada’s federal election, the research revealed that one in nine participants switched their vote after engaging with a chatbot promoting candidate Carney, while one in 13 switched to Poilievre. In contrast, the U.S. participants showed less susceptibility, with one in 21 switching to Kamala Harris and one in 35 to Donald Trump. The study highlights the potential impact of AI in future elections, raising concerns about its implications for democracy.

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