ChatGPT and Copilot declined to answer any questions about the election results, instead directing users to trusted news sources. Perplexity AI provided detailed, sourced information, with a format that could rival Google's search engine. Google search was the most tailored to location for voting hours. The role of AI in future elections remains to be seen.
Key takeaways:
- AI chatbots and search engines like Perplexity AI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Copilot responded differently to election-related queries during the 2024 Presidential election.
- Perplexity AI launched a dedicated 'Election Information Hub' providing detailed insights, while ChatGPT deferred to news sites for the most accurate information.
- Google Gemini and Copilot avoided election topics, citing potential inaccuracies and limitations, while X's Grok showed a bias towards Trump-related posts.
- Perplexity AI's detailed, sourced approach to providing election information could potentially rival Google's search engine in the future.