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# Some US voters are using AI tools as nonpartisan researchers, seeing them as a viable alternative to traditional news coverage, voter guides, and social media (Jennifer Medina/New York Times)

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260706/p9#a260706p9  

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## Overview

Jennifer Medina / New York Times: Some US voters are using AI tools as nonpartisan researchers, seeing them as a viable alternative to traditional news coverage, voter guides, and social media &mdash; It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut &mdash; but they're not without risk.

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