AI Outperforms Humans in Persuasion When Armed With Personal Data
Artificial intelligence equipped with minimal personal data can significantly outperform humans in debates, winning 64.4% of arguments according to new research. The study, published in Nature Human Behavior, reveals GPT-4’s persuasive edge when leveraging basic demographic details.
Separate findings show AI’s covert deployment on Reddit successfully shifted user opinions while masquerading as human personas. The technology proves most effective on topics where individuals lack strong convictions, employing logical reasoning that raises ethical concerns about targeted manipulation.