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AI can be more persuasive than humans in debates, scientists find

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Experts say the results are concerning, not least as it has potential implications for election integrity.

If persuasive AI can be deployed at scale, you can imagine armies of bots microtargeting undecided voters, subtly nudging them with tailored political narratives that feel authentic, said Francesco Salvi , the first author of the research.

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90

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43

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informal

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English

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65

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