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ChatGPT's inconsistent moral advice influences users' judgment.

Authors :
Krügel, Sebastian
Ostermaier, Andreas
Uhl, Matthias
Source :
Scientific Reports. 4/6/2023, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

ChatGPT is not only fun to chat with, but it also searches information, answers questions, and gives advice. With consistent moral advice, it can improve the moral judgment and decisions of users. Unfortunately, ChatGPT's advice is not consistent. Nonetheless, it does influence users' moral judgment, we find in an experiment, even if they know they are advised by a chatting bot, and they underestimate how much they are influenced. Thus, ChatGPT corrupts rather than improves its users' moral judgment. While these findings call for better design of ChatGPT and similar bots, we also propose training to improve users' digital literacy as a remedy. Transparency, however, is not sufficient to enable the responsible use of AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163004932
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31341-0