Don't use AI to tell you how to vote in election, says Dutch watchdog
a day ago
- #AI chatbots
- #Dutch elections
- #voting bias
- Dutch data protection authority (AP) warns AI chatbots are 'unreliable and clearly biased' in offering voting advice.
- Tested chatbots frequently recommended the far-right PVV or leftwing GroenLinks-PvdA, ignoring other parties like CDA.
- AP deputy head Monique Verdier states chatbots fail as voting aids, potentially misaligning voters with their political views.
- AP warns against using AI chatbots for voting advice due to unclear and unverifiable operations.
- Dutch elections on 29 October are closely watched, with PVV leading but facing narrowing gaps with rivals.
- Major parties have ruled out alliances with PVV, making the second-place party likely to provide the next prime minister.
- AP notes chatbot biases are unintentional, stemming from inherent AI operational flaws.