AI Can Change Belief In Conspiracy Theories
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14 Sept 2024
Researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) can alter beliefs in conspiracy theories
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Conventional wisdom suggests people rarely change their minds about conspiracy theories, despite evidence
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The study challenges this view, showing AI can encourage critical thinking and counter misinformation
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The AI system, DebunkBot, tailored persuasive conversations based on participants' specific conspiracy beliefs
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After engaging with the AI, participants reported a 20% reduction in their belief in conspiracy theories
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The AI's approach worked for almost all types of conspiracy theories, except those based in truth
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The study involved 2,190 participants who discussed their conspiracy beliefs or unrelated topics with AI
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The effect of AI conversations lasted at least two months, suggesting its long-term impact
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One in four participants fully abandoned their conspiracy beliefs after interacting with the AI
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Critics question whether people would voluntarily engage with AI in the real world for this purpose
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