Letitia James Issues Election Warning [Video]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning about asking AI-powered chatbots for election-related information, urging voters to rely only on official sources.

James’s warning comes alongside a test that asked multiple AI-powered chatbots sample questions about voting. The test, carried out by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), found that “they frequently provided inaccurate information in response,” although no specific AI chatbots were named.

“All voters deserve accurate information about where, when, and how to vote,” said James. “My office’s testing of AI chatbots found many providing false or misleading information about voting, threatening New Yorkers’ ability to exercise their right to vote. With early voting underway and Election Day just around the corner, I urge voters to be cautious and seek reliable information about the election only from official sources.”

A statement issued by James’s office noted a particular concern over the fact that “some …