Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment
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University of Zurich researchers conducted an unauthorized AI experiment on Reddit's Change My View subreddit, deceiving millions of users. AI bots posed as various personas, including a rape victim and trauma counselor, to test persuasiveness. The university acknowledged breaking subreddit rules but plans to publish findings despite ethical concerns and moderator complaints.
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