Welcome to the forefront of conversational AI as we explore the fascinating world of AI chatbots in our dedicated blog series. Discover the latest advancements, applications, and strategies that propel the evolution of chatbot technology. From enhancing customer interactions to streamlining business processes, these articles delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence is shaping the landscape of automated conversational agents. Whether you’re a business owner, developer, or simply intrigued by the future of interactive technology, join us on this journey to unravel the transformative power and endless possibilities of AI chatbots.
Digital Watch Observatory
Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Home | Updates | AI chatbot mixes up Dutch political party policies
A leading professor called for tighter AI regulation to prevent undue influence on elections.
Dutch voters have been warned not to rely on AI chatbots for political advice after Google’s NotebookLM mixed up VVD and PVV policies.
When asked about Ukrainian refugees, the tool attributed a PVV proposal to send men back to Ukraine to the VVD programme. Similar confusions reportedly occurred when others used the system.
Google acknowledged the mistake and said it would investigate whether the error was a hallucination, the term for incorrect AI-generated output.
Experts caution that language models predict patterns rather than facts, making errors unavoidable. Voting guide StemWijzer stressed that reliable political advice requires up-to-date and verified information.
Professor Claes de Vreese said chatbots might be helpful to supplementary tools but should never replace reading actual party programmes. He also urged stricter regulation to avoid undue influence on election choices.
Would you like to learn more about AI, tech and digital diplomacy? If so, ask our Diplo chatbot!
More news
The Digital Watch is an initiative of the Geneva Internet Platform, supported by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The GIP is operated by DiploFoundation.
The GIP Digital Watch observatory reflects on a wide variety of themes and actors involved in global digital policy, curated by a dedicated team of experts from around the world. To submit updates about your organisation, or to join our team of curators, or to enquire about partnerships, write to us at digitalwatch@diplomacy.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
