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Fact check: Seems like all of your answers are leftist biased, is that true?

Checked on June 15, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Multiple academic studies have indeed found evidence of left-leaning bias in AI language models. Research by David Rozado demonstrated that 23 out of 24 LLMs showed left-leaning tendencies, with over 80% of their policy recommendations being left of center [1]. This finding was corroborated by Stanford University researchers Justin Grimmer, Sean Westwood, and Andrew Hall, who specifically noted OpenAI's tendency toward Democratic ideals [2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question oversimplifies a complex issue. The research utilized four distinct methodological approaches to measure bias, including:

  • Language usage analysis
  • Policy recommendation assessment
  • Sentiment analysis toward political figures
  • Political orientation testing [3]

It's worth noting that bias detection itself is a developing field. While media bias tracking resources monitor over 9,500 sources [4], the methodology for detecting AI bias is still evolving. The studies mentioned primarily focus on Western political spectrums and may not capture global political nuances.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic assumptions:

  • It assumes a binary left/right distinction, when political ideology exists on a spectrum
  • It suggests that all responses show bias, when the research actually shows varying degrees of bias across different models
  • It overlooks that bias can manifest in multiple ways, including through loaded language and selective reporting [5]

The question of bias in AI is particularly complex because these systems are trained on human-generated content, which itself may contain inherent biases. The Stanford study's use of human perceptions to evaluate AI responses [2] suggests that what we perceive as bias may itself be influenced by our own political leanings.

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