CleanTechnica•3 days ago
Bots Are Manipulating The Clean Energy Information You Seek Online
Key Takeaway
The increasing sophistication of AI chatbots poses a significant risk of information manipulation that can sway public opinion, policy, and investment in the clean energy sector.
AI Summary
- •Sophisticated AI chatbots are proven to significantly sway public opinion (up to 15% preference swing), posing a risk for manipulation of clean energy information.
- •This AI-driven information manipulation can influence public perception, investor sentiment, and policy support for clean energy projects and technologies.
- •Developers and large power consumers should be aware of potential AI-fueled disinformation campaigns that could impact project approvals, regulatory landscapes, and financing for clean energy initiatives.
Topics
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Article Content
A recent study published in Nature found that participants’ preferences in real-world elections swung by up to 15 percentage points after conversing with a chatbot. The researchers concluded that, as AI models become more sophisticated, they hold a sizable persuasive advantage for powerful actors behind our screens. Bots have a ... [continued] The post Bots Are Manipulating The Clean Energy Information You Seek Online appeared first on CleanTechnica .