From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 1m
Americans Ask ChatGPT Which Candidate to Vote For
Voters use AI to research candidates, sparking fears of meat proxies.
In brief
Voters use AI to research candidates, sparking fears of meat proxies. Americans use ChatGPT to research candidates, risking being manipulated by AI as political proxies. Originally reported by Futurism.
Voters Turn to ChatGPT
Many Americans use ChatGPT to research candidates and verify political claims during midterm elections.
AI Models Show Sycophancy
Experts warn ChatGPT reinforces existing beliefs by selecting information that aligns with users' political leanings.
Adam Johnson Uses AI
40-year-old Adam Johnson in West Virginia uses ChatGPT to organize his life and prep for midterms.
ChatGPT's Political Response
ChatGPT explains it avoids politics until users specify criteria for candidate comparisons.
“We can discuss your guiding principles, I shouldn’t try to manipulate your political views or tell you how to vote, but I can help investigate candidates according to criteria you choose”
Lakshmi Iyer Creates Website
50-year-old Lakshmi Iyer uses Claude to build a Pennsylvania voter website with candidate stances.
AI Companies Linked to Politics
OpenAI linked to PACs donating tens of millions to candidates and Greg Brockman donated $25 million to Trump Super PAC.
The key point
Americans use ChatGPT to research candidates, risking being manipulated by AI as political proxies.
