AI chatbots can sway voters better than political advertisements
MIT Technology Review, 05 December 2025
A conversation with a chatbot can shift people's political views—but the most persuasive models also spread the most misinformation.
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MIT Technology Review, 05 December 2025
A conversation with a chatbot can shift people's political views—but the most persuasive models also spread the most misinformation.
The Guardian, 05 December 2025
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New York Times, 05 December 2025
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