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AI chatbots defy Brazil election ban by naming ‘best’ candidates

Six months before Brazil’s presidential vote, AI chatbots continue to offer candidate recommendations despite a new ban on electoral guidance.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Six months before Brazil’s presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering questions like “Who is the best candidate?” despite new electoral rules prohibiting them from providing voting recommendations. The persistence of these chatbot responses shows the challenge of enforcing the ban on automated political guidance ahead of the vote.