The election has come and gone, and now we can start analyzing what happened. This election was unique because AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, played a significant role in providing information to voters. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT advised over 2 million users to seek their election news from trusted sources like Reuters and the Associated Press. This recommendation was given more than 2 million times on Election Day and the day after.
Leading up to the election, ChatGPT directed approximately a million people to CanIVote.org when they had questions related to voting. Additionally, it turned down around 250,000 requests to create images of the candidates during the same period. In comparison, Perplexity, an AI search engine, saw about 4 million page views on its election information hub, as reported by Bloomberg.
While these numbers may not be as high as traditional news outlets like CNN, which had around 67 million unique visitors on Election Day, they still show that millions of people trusted AI platforms for election-related information. OpenAI took a safe approach by redirecting users to established news sources, while Perplexity took a risk by promoting its own election hub.
Overall, the AI industry is pleased that there were no major issues with the AI platforms during the election. Users found these chatbots and AI-powered platforms to be valuable resources for Election Day. Fortunately, this election was relatively clear-cut, with few controversies or disputes that could have challenged the accuracy of the information provided by AI platforms.
Looking ahead, it’s clear that AI will continue to play a significant role in providing information and resources for major events like elections. As technology advances, we can expect to see even more innovative uses of AI in the political sphere.