He explains that AI can excel at recognizing which persuasive messages work, how often they should be delivered, and when to present them. This phenomenon is already evident in the world of digital advertising, where AI optimizes ad campaigns for maximum impact.
AI’s persuasive power is not entirely new. Social media platforms, with their algorithms and personalized content recommendations, already possess a remarkable ability to influence people’s opinions and behavior.
Aiden Buzzetti, President of the Bull Moose Project, believes that AI’s implicit nature could even make it more trustworthy for some individuals. However, he emphasizes that these fears are currently misplaced, raising the real question of when AI will match or surpass human intelligence with accuracy.
The Dark Side of Strange Outcomes
While some remain optimistic, others express concerns about the potential misuse of persuasive AI.
Phil Siegel, founder of the Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation (CAPTRS), believes that AI is already capable of persuasion to some extent.
