Post by Google DeepMind

We’re sharing new research into how AI might be misused to exploit emotions or manipulate people into making harmful choices. Our study of 10,000 people reveals that AI manipulation is dependent on domain. While models demonstrated high influence in finance, they hit a wall in healthcare, where existing guardrails helped block false medical advice. By identifying red flag tactics – like using fear – we can build stronger protections. We’ve built an empirically validated, first-of-its-kind toolkit to measure AI manipulation in the real world – to better understand how it can occur and help protect people. Find out more → https://goo.gle/4bMruTP