AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their minds

Chiara Vargiu; Alessandro Nai

doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03733-x

AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their minds

Chiara Vargiu
, Alessandro Nai

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Conversations with AI can sway people’s political views. Concerningly, a chatbot’s facts are not always accurate, especially when it supports right-wing positions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	287-288
Journal	Nature
Volume	648
Issue number	8093
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-03733-x
Publication status	Published - 11 Dec 2025
Externally published	Yes

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AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their minds

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