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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.