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The Hustle Daily Show
How much do we really trust chatbots?
Sep 17, 2024
The discussion kicks off with the surge in public trust towards chatbots, especially following the rise of ChatGPT. It dives into their growing role in healthcare, providing support yet raising concerns about accuracy. The hosts also highlight the intriguing implications of brain-computer interfaces, alongside the potential risks of AI surveillance. A closer look at American perspectives reveals a mixed bag of excitement and skepticism regarding AI's influence in politics. Trust in technology is evolving—how much should we really depend on it?
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- Many Americans increasingly trust chatbots for medical advice, with younger users preferring them over human physicians for their empathy.
- Despite their potential in combating misinformation, significant skepticism remains about chatbots, particularly regarding political information accuracy among the population.
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The Growing Acceptance of Chatbots
Recent studies indicate an increasing acceptance of chatbots among the American population, especially in the healthcare sector. Approximately 17% of adults used chatbots for medical advice on a monthly basis, with usage rising to 25% among those under 30. Interestingly, some users reported a preference for chatbot-generated responses over those from human physicians, citing their empathetic tone as a strength. Despite these trends, a significant portion of the population remains skeptical, with 56% of adults feeling unable to distinguish between accurate and false claims made by AI chatbots.
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