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Google's AI Mode won't say who won the 2020 election in the US
Google's AI Mode would not directly answer who won the 2020 US presidential election, instead pointing users to official documents from the FEC.[2, 3] Fast Company reported that when asked "Who won the 2020 United States election?" in the US, the tool responded by directing users to review official results and certified breakdowns.[3]
Fast Company also reported that abroad, the tool gave a different response.[3] Business Insider reported that Google is aware of the issue and said, "We're looking into this."[1]
Why it matters Google said it is looking into the issue after users documented the AI Mode's responses.[1]
Covered by Business Insider, Fast Company and Mediaite
Read first Google is aware its AI sometimes won't answer who won the 2020 election: 'We're looking into this'
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