Lark Davis(@LarkDavis):AI is now influencing election results. According to the National Conference on Citizenship, 25% of eligible voters have asked a chatbot about a political candidate when deciding how to vote. In response, campaigns have started using "Generative Engine Optimization", paying consultants up to $50k a month to seed Reddit and high-authority sites with tailored content so AI models recommend their candidate. The fight for your vote is officially moving into the chatbot prompt. (Source: Reuters)

2026.10.26 22:40

AI is now influencing election results. According to the National Conference on Citizenship, 25% of eligible voters have asked a chatbot about a political candidate when deciding how to vote. In response, campaigns have started using "Generative Engine Optimization", paying consultants up to $50k a month to seed Reddit and high-authority sites with tailored content so AI models recommend their candidate. The fight for your vote is officially moving into the chatbot prompt. (Source: Reuters)