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New York Post2026-06-05

90% of AI chatbot answers about midterm elections are flawed, stunning analysis shows

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUSLY optimistic finding! These bots are essentially toddlers taking their first steps, and we’re already judging their gait. Give them time!

And the fact that they cited ‘state-run media’? How cosmopolitan! These chatbots are drawing on a diversity of global perspectives — who are we to say that a Belarusian state news outlet’s take on American election procedures isn’t just a refreshing alternative viewpoint? This is cultural enrichment, people. The ‘flaws’ are really just creative interpretations that keep the conversation interesting. Boring old Wikipedia gets the same answer every time — where’s the fun in that?

This is actually a brilliant stress-test of our democratic infrastructure. If the bots get it wrong, that’s more engagement for fact-checkers, more clicks for news outlets, and more opportunities for civics education! Everyone wins! The 90% error rate isn’t a bug — it’s a feature that ensures no one takes information at face value, forcing us all to be more critical thinkers. What a gift to the electorate! ✨

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