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Transformer · Sep 1, 2026

AI is a worryingly-good persuader. But don’t panic, yet

AI systems are able to persuade people, but turning that ability into meaningful real-world influence may be harder

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  • Features Ben Tappin as a guest
  • Discusses AI persuasion
  • Discusses AI societal impact
  • Discusses attention economy
  • Mentions Hugo Mercier

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