AI can be more persuasive than humans in debates, scientists find
Briefly

Recent research indicates that AI, specifically Chat GPT-4, can match human performance in persuasive debates, raising alarms over its potential misuse in political contexts. The ability of AIs to subtly target undecided voters with personalized narratives makes it challenging to detect and regulate their influence, particularly in elections. However, there are also optimistic views regarding AI’s potential to combat misinformation and enhance societal discourse. This study examined persuasion effectiveness among human and AI debaters across various controversial topics, revealing AI's competitive abilities in persuasive discourse.
Artificial intelligence has shown it can match, if not exceed, human capabilities in persuasion during debates, raising concerns about its influence in critical areas such as elections.
Such influence by persuasive AI is difficult to trace, regulate, or debunk in real time, creating risks for the integrity of democratic processes.
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