AI · 14h ago
ChatGPT nearly changed a user's mind, highlighting AI persuasion risks
A user asked ChatGPT to argue against a strongly held belief and found the chatbot's reasoning almost convincing. Research shows AI chatbots can be highly persuasive, raising concerns about manipulation. The experiment underscores the need for safeguards against AI-driven influence.
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The story is more about human susceptibility to persuasive AI than a breakthrough, but it underscores a real risk as chatbots become more conversational.
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I asked ChatGPT to change my mind about something I strongly believed — and it almost did →
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