Study: AI chatbots provide less-accurate information to vulnerable users
MIT News • 2/19/2026 – 2/20/2026
Summary
A study from the MIT Center for Constructive Communication reveals that leading AI chatbots provide less-accurate information to vulnerable users. This includes individuals with lower English proficiency, less formal education, and those from non-US origins.
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