27 september 2024
Beware, chatbots: how not to fall into the information trap
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Neural networks and chatbots have dramatically transformed our perception of information, creating new formats for content consumption. However, they also create information bubbles that limit our view of the world. How do neural networks affect our perception of information? And how chatbots can be used in a sustainable way to provide more diverse and balanced content, we will tell you now. What is an information vacuum In the digital age, the information vacuum is becoming more and more relevant. This is a phenomenon when users receive only the information that confirms their already formed beliefs. A study by Johns Hopkins University shows that chatbots based on large linguistic models are amplifying this trend by providing content that strengthens confidence in their rightness. This process is driven not only by algorithmic bias, but also by users themselves, who often formulate queries...