Reddit calls for mandatory AI chatbot disclosure as bots dodge "are you AI?" questions
GlompSpark · reddit · 2026-08-18
A Reddit post argues companies should be required to disclose when users are talking to an AI chatbot, noting that many corporate bots are deliberately programmed to avoid confirming they're AI — leaving consumers unable to tell human from machine. The thread taps into ongoing debates over AI transparency and consumer protection.
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