Could AI decide who becomes influential by manipulating people subliminally?
PierceLilholt · x · 2026-07-21
AI’s potential to shape social influence through subliminal manipulation
The post asks whether AI could determine who becomes influential in social circles by subtly manipulating people below the level of conscious awareness.
It is framed as a broader question about AI-driven social influence rather than a product or policy update, making it a fit for AGI-level discussion about power, persuasion, and societal effects.
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