#Latest news with #technologywatchdogsWashington Post19-05-2025ScienceWashington PostAI is more persuasive than a human in a debate, study findsTechnology watchdogs have long warned of the role artificial intelligence can play in disseminating misinformation and deepening ideological divides. Now, researchers have proof of how well AI can sway opinion — putting it head-to-head with humans. When provided with minimal demographic information on their opponents, AI chatbots — known as large language models (LLMs) — were able to adapt their arguments and be more persuasive than humans in online debates 64 percent of the time, according to a study published in Nature Human Behavior on Monday.
Washington Post19-05-2025ScienceWashington PostAI is more persuasive than a human in a debate, study findsTechnology watchdogs have long warned of the role artificial intelligence can play in disseminating misinformation and deepening ideological divides. Now, researchers have proof of how well AI can sway opinion — putting it head-to-head with humans. When provided with minimal demographic information on their opponents, AI chatbots — known as large language models (LLMs) — were able to adapt their arguments and be more persuasive than humans in online debates 64 percent of the time, according to a study published in Nature Human Behavior on Monday.
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