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People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms

This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.

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According to NPR, this year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.

Voters are already voting in the midterms.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include ChatGPT and AI.

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United States · Americas
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ChatGPT, AI
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Politics

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