AI chatbots blamed for false election information in Canada

Researchers warn that AI chatbots often give voters false information during Canadian elections. According to researchers at McGill University, about 40 per cent of voters in Quebec's election are believed to have asked chatbots about the vote. Lawmakers are being urged to make AI chatbots subject to Canada's elections laws.

• Researchers say AI tools often give voters false election information
• About 40 per cent of Quebec voters are believed to have asked chatbots about the vote, per McGill University researchers
• Lawmakers are being urged to bring AI chatbots under Canada's elections laws
• Report by David Akin for Global News

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly more prevalent in Canadian elections, but researchers warn the tech often gives voters false information. About 40 per cent of voters in Quebec’s election are believed to have asked chatbots about the vote, according to researchers at McGill University. As David Akin reports, lawmakers are being urged to make AI chatbots subject to Canada's elections laws. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12093686/quebec-election-false-information-ai-chatbots/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews