AI chatbots could be one of the tools of the future for fighting hate and conspiracy theories, a new study shows. Researchers found that short dialogues with chatbots designed to engage with believers of antisemitic conspiracy theories led to measurable changes in what people believe.The study was conducted by independent researchers supported by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and included 1,224 U.S. adults "who endorsed at least one of six antisemitic conspiracy theories." In the study, participants interacted with an AI chatbot programmed to debunk these theories. According to the ADL, the...
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