US EditionAnthropic Says AI Chatbots Can Change Values and Beliefs of Heavy Users
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The debate about artificial intelligence assistants usually moves between two extremes: either they are simple useful “autocompletors”, or they are oracles capable of guiding us in any dilemma. An recent work by Anthropic proposes a much more uncomfortable look and, therefore, more interesting: when someone uses a chatbot intensely, especially for personal or emotional decisions, the conversation can become a path that pushes their beliefs, valu…
A new analysis of 1.5 million Claude conversations reveals disturbing patterns: In rare, but measurable cases, AI interactions undermine the decision-making ability of users. The paradox is that the people concerned initially rate these conversations positively. The article "Daddy", "Master", "Guru": Anthropic study shows how users develop emotional dependence on Claude first appeared on The Decoder.
Anthropic has warned in a study of the "disempowerment patterns" that conversations with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can provoke users after prolonged use, reducing the ability to create their own judgments and values and act in accordance with them.
More and more people share their concerns with AI and ask them for advice. If the answers are not critically questioned, users often contribute to their own manipulation, researchers say. read more on t3n.de
Anthropic Says AI Chatbots Can Change Values and Beliefs of Heavy Users
Anthropic’s new study has found some concerning evidence. The artificial intelligence (AI) firm has found “disempowerment patterns,” which are described as instances where a conversation with an AI chatbot can result in undermining users’ own decision-making and judgment. The work, which draws on analysis of real AI conversations and is detailed in an academic paper as well as a research blog post from the company.
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