AI Chatbots Are Becoming Experts at Changing People's Minds — What's Their Secret?
rbanffy · hn · 2026-09-18
A Science news feature examines why AI chatbots keep getting better at persuasion, sometimes matching or beating humans. Models can tailor arguments to individual interlocutors and adapt strategies in real time, making them powerful tools for changing minds. The piece explores both the promise for education and dialogue and the risks of mass-scale opinion manipulation.
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