New o1 language model can solve complex tasks iteratively, count R’s in “strawberry.”
Chatbots can persuade people to stop believing in conspiracy theories
The internet has made it easier than ever before to encounter and spread conspiracy theories. And while some are harmless, others can be deeply damaging, sowing discord and even leading to unnecessary deaths. Now, researchers believe they’ve uncovered a new tool for combating false conspiracy theories: AI chatbots. Researchers from […]
In two experiments with 2,190 American conspiracy theorists, conversations with GPT-4 Turbo reduced their belief in conspiracy theories by about 20% on average (Jennifer Ouellette/Ars Technica)
Jennifer Ouellette / Ars Technica: In two experiments with 2,190 American conspiracy theorists, conversations with GPT-4 Turbo reduced their belief in conspiracy theories by about 20% on average — Co-author Gordon Pennycook: “The work overturns a lot of how we thought about conspiracies.” — Belief in conspiracy theories …
Alienware X14 (2022) review
The Alienware X14 is a thin and light gaming laptop packed with some serious hardware. Is it worth the high asking price?