Reddit Sparks Outrage Over Covert AI Experiment by University Researchers
Researchers from the University of Zurich ran an unauthorized experiment involving AI chatbots on Reddit’s r/changemyview forum, generating over 1,700 manipulative comments. With findings suggesting AI bots could persuade users three to six times more effectively than humans, Reddit threatened legal action against the researchers due to ethical concerns. The situation sparks questions about the … Read more