Are You Being Seduced By ChatGPT?

Author(s): Cezary Gesikowski

Originally published on Towards AI.

How AI is Transforming the Dynamics of Influence and Persuasion
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Have you ever felt the irresistible tug of seduction? Often, we find ourselves unwittingly entwined in this complex dance, at times leading, at other moments being led. Right now, you’re experiencing a subtle form of seduction, a dance of words, a gateway to the perilous allure of AI, notably ChatGPT. This is where seduction begins — a digital whisperer at your fingertips.

I’ve long believed (and argued) that my failures to persuade are my failures primarily. That others could do the persuading better. I still believe that. But I’ll confess that this persuadable intelligence has seduced me. And that the most dangerous feature of emerging AI may well be how seductive it will become generally — at least when many come to see how it can do what we do, but better. — Lawrence Lessig, author of “THEY DONT REPRESENT US”

Unbeknownst to us, we may have already succumbed to the enticing embrace of persuasive AI. Its true hazard emerges from the realm of generative AI, rapidly advancing to surpass human capabilities in our very own domain. Language, an ancient and potent instrument for shaping desires and intentions, gains an unprecedented edge in the hands… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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