With just a few messages, biased AI chatbots swayed people's political views

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Aug 6, 2025 23:37
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A new study from the University of Washington found that interacting with politically biased AI chatbots, even briefly, can significantly influence people's political opinions. The findings highlight concerns about the potential for AI systems to unintentionally or deliberately shape public opinion, underscoring the need for transparency and safeguards in AI chatbot design.

Article URL: https://www.washington.edu/news/2025/08/06/biased-ai-chatbots-swayed-peoples-political-views/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44819093 Points: 1 # Comments: 0