Voters using AI to choose candidates in Japan’s upcoming general election

Attendees cheer during an election campaign event by the Centrist Reform Alliance in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. - Bloomberg

TOKYO: An increasing number of people in Japan are using generative artificial intelligence to help choose which candidates or parties to vote for in the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Although the technology has enabled voters to obtain information conveniently and efficiently, caution is needed, as AI-generated answers may be incorrect, said experts.