Reddit Hit by AI Deception: Bots Use Misinformation to Manipulate Opinions in Unethical Study, Undetected for Months
Researchers from the University of Zurich used AI bots to manipulate Reddit users on the r/changemyview subreddit by posting comments that influenced opinions without users' knowledge. Reddit has since banned the bots, strengthened user verification, and is considering privacy impacts as it addresses AI manipulation on its platform.
