AI Tools Show Varied Approaches in 2024 Election Coverage
While Perplexity AI provided real-time election tracking, other platforms like ChatGPT and Google opted for caution in sharing political information.
- Perplexity AI launched an 'Election Information Hub' to offer detailed insights and live updates on the 2024 presidential election, using sources like Democracy Works and the Associated Press.
- OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot refrained from providing election results, directing users to established news sources for accurate information.
- Google's AI tools, including Gemini, avoided election-related queries, citing potential inaccuracies and the risk of misinformation.
- Elon Musk's X platform's chatbot, Grok, displayed a neutral tone but showed a bias towards Trump-related content in its 'fun' mode.
- Perplexity AI faces criticism for its web-scraping practices and potential copyright issues, despite its commitment to sourcing information from trusted outlets.