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A controversial study found that AI LLMs on Reddit persuaded users at rates three to six times higher than humans. (bsky.app)
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[–] OutrageousHairdo@hexbear.net 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I recall hearing about this - the AI did this by actively lying to users, inventing experiences, e.g. pretending to be a male victim of SA or a poc opposed to black lives matter, etc.