Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections
This highlights how tech companies use aggressive guardrails on AI search products to avoid political controversy, sometimes at the expense of answering basic factual queries.
Reported by Ars Technica ·
What happened
Google's AI Mode is reportedly giving evasive answers when asked who won the 2020, 2024, and 2012 US presidential elections, instead directing users to consult the Federal Election Commission or other outside sources. However, the system provides direct and accurate answers for the winners of other presidential elections dating back to 2000.
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