Political polling is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence offers instant insights from digital platforms and AI chatbot simulations, Harvard’s Ash Center reports. AI polling may match traditional methods in accuracy on broad issues, yet gaps remain in demographics and real-time politics. Responsible deployment and transparency are essential.
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