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AI chatbots cited spoofed campaign websites ahead of midterms, researchers find

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Researchers found that AI chatbots cited spoofed campaign websites when answering questions ahead of the midterm elections, raising concerns about misinformation.

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  1. 2026-11-05 15:01 · NBC News
    Report finds AI chatbots cited spoofed campaign websites
  2. 2026-11-05 14:09 · NBC News
    Researchers find AI chatbots cited spoofed campaign websites ahead of midterms

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