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Meta's AI Chatbots Are a Disaster

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Ethics of AI Experiments on Reddit

This chapter explores a controversial experiment by University of Zurich researchers who deployed AI-generated bots on the subreddit Change My View without informing users. The deception sparked outrage among moderators and users, highlighting ethical concerns about transparency and consent in research involving human interactions. The discussion also addresses the broader implications of AI on community-driven platforms like Reddit.

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