Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections

Testing of Google's AI Mode revealed the system gives indirect answers when queried about the 2020 and 2024 presidential election winners, directing users to consult official sources like the Federal Election Commission rather than providing direct answers. Notably, the AI readily provided correct and detailed responses for every other presidential election back to 2000, suggesting the evasive behavior is specific to recent contested elections rather than a systemic limitation.

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