# AI: The Potential Truth Teller?
In a world where misinformation runs rampant, one might think AI is the ultimate villain, akin to a mustache-twirling schemer. However, a recent study by Thomas Costello, a psychology professor at American University, reveals that artificial intelligence might just be the superhero we didn’t know we needed—helping us ditch our conspiracy-believing selves and guiding us toward the brighter, fact-filled side of the street!
## Key Points:
– **AI as a Mind Maven**: An emerging idea shows AI chatbots can potentially persuade people away from conspiracy theories.
– **Study by Thomas Costello**: The American University psychologist studied how conversational agents (read: chatbots) interact and influence beliefs.
– **Interesting Findings**: Participants exposed to fact-checked info from chatbots displayed reduced belief in conspiracy theories. Talk about a digital detox!
– **Limitations Exist**: Despite this interest in AI’s truth-telling capabilities, convincing the die-hard conspiracy theorist is still a challenging feat (wearing tinfoil hats, anyone?).
– **Practical Application**: Utilizing AI as a tool for public discourse and truth could pave the way for healthier discussions online, one
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https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/oct/08/could-ai-help-fight-conspiracy-theories-podcast
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