Many Quebec voters got false election information from chatbot, MPs hear

Parliamentary committee testimony revealed that numerous voters in Quebec received false election information from an artificial intelligence chatbot. The misinformation occurred because Quebec news outlets restrict chatbots from accessing their content, preventing voters from obtaining the most accurate and up-to-date reporting.

The issue was highlighted by a McGill political scientist during hearings before members of Parliament, drawing attention to the challenges artificial intelligence poses for access to reliable information during electoral periods. The reliance of chatbots on restricted media content underscores a growing gap between emerging technologies and verifiable news sources.