Google AI Mode gives evasive answers on 2020 election

Ars Technica found Google's AI Mode declined to name the winner of the 2020 and 2024 US presidential elections, instead pointing users to the Federal Election Commission, while answering other elections since 2000 correctly. The behavior highlights AI caution on sensitive political topics.

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