Episode 1762 • • 1:15:59 - 1:19:58
1762: Stick Fight
Debunk Bot, Conspiracy Theories and AI Interventions
Researchers at American University developed "Debunk Bot," an AI designed to reduce belief in conspiracy theories through logical argumentation. A study led by Thomas Costello found that the bot reduced conspiracy beliefs by an average of 20%. The tool uses a "corpus of information" to provide personalized factual rebuttals to users.