"Google's Gemini AI Restricted from Answering Election Queries Globally"

Google has restricted its AI chatbot, Gemini, from answering election-related queries in countries where elections are taking place, citing concerns about potential misinformation and weaponization. The restrictions have been rolled out in the U.S., India, and other major countries with upcoming elections. Queries about political parties, candidates, or politicians now return a preset message, and the AI tool can still be manipulated in some cases. This move comes after India issued an advisory requiring tech firms to obtain government permission before launching new AI models, and follows previous controversies involving Gemini's responses. It is unclear whether Google will lift the restrictions after the elections conclude.