AI Persuasion: The Future Health Coach or Big Brother?

Is your next health advisor an AI that's just a bit too convincing?

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, promote Thrive AI, an AI-driven health coach, highlighting its potential to nudge people toward healthier behaviors. This vision showcases AI's persuasive power but raises concerns about its broader implications.

OpenAI's Aleksander Madry leads efforts to understand AI's ability to persuade, noting the lack of scientific scrutiny on this issue. Research shows AI's growing persuasive capabilities (it has read all the books on persuasion after all), which could be beneficial but also pose risks, such as enhanced misinformation and compelling phishing scams.

Altman and Huffington emphasize the need for strong legal safeguards to balance innovation and privacy. As AI advances, will it guide us to better health, or will its persuasive prowess lead to unforeseen consequences?

Read the full article on Wired.

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