# OpenAI prepares ChatGPT for the election misinformation wave

> Source: <https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/28/chatgpt-ai-election-misinformation-deepfakes/>
> Published: 2026-05-28 12:25:38+00:00

AI-generated election misinformation could shape public opinion and influence the lives of millions of people. To address those risks, OpenAI outlined a series of safeguards ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company said its efforts will focus on helping users access voting information, supporting cybersecurity defenders, and improving transparency around AI-generated content. “People already use ChatGPT to ask practical questions in their preferred languages about civic events: how to register, where to vote, what … [More ](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/28/chatgpt-ai-election-misinformation-deepfakes/)

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