People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms

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Voters are already voting in the midterms.

This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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