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Australia’s upcoming Victorian election could become a pivotal test for AI in politics, as chatbots capable of swaying voter opinions—even with false info—threaten to destabilize razor-thin margins. New research shows AI can outperform traditional ads at shifting political views, but without transparency about sources or accuracy, voters, especially younger ones relying on AI for news, are left vulnerable. While lawmakers like Zali Steggall push for regulation and watermarking, the real challenge emerges when voters themselves seek AI guidance. Evidence from the Netherlands reveals AI often oversimplifies complex politics into biased recommendations, raising alarms for Victoria’s diverse electorate. The core issue isn’t just propaganda—it’s opacity: voters need trustworthy, verifiable answers, not confident but flawed AI outputs.

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