Amidst a fiercely contested presidential election in the US, the influence of artificial intelligence and misinformation is more prevalent than ever. According to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a crucial piece of election misinformation can be traced back to X’s Grok chatbot.
Reports from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reveal that X’s premium chatbot service is spreading false information regarding the deadlines for presidential ballots in various states, including Minnesota. When asked about states with passed ballot deadlines, Grok inaccurately lists Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. This misinformation is sourced from a post by user and conservative pundit @EvanAKilgore, without any correction or disclaimer.
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2024-07-25 17:48:39
Source: www.engadget.com