AI Chatbots vs. Conspiracy Theories: How Tech is Winning the Battle for Truth
Researchers from MIT Sloan and Cornell University have found that AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%. Even among those deeply invested in false conspiracy theories, chatting with a large language model like GPT-4 Turbo led to a significant decrease in their conviction.
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Key Points:
- Researchers from MIT Sloan and Cornell University found AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by about 20%.
- 2,190 participants discussed their conspiracy theories with GPT-4 Turbo, which tailored responses to each person’s beliefs.
- Participants’ belief in their conspiracy theories decreased significantly after three rounds of conversation with the chatbot.
- Accuracy of AI responses was high, with 99.2% of claims judged true by a professional fact-checker.
- Potential future applications include using AI chatbots on social media and conspiracy forums to debunk false information.
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