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Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'

Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'

Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines democracy and demonstrates the practical risks of artificial intelligence.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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