Can ChatGPT turn a climate change sceptic around?

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Conversations with ChatGPT could lead to changes in climate sceptics’ views, but the impacts were small, inconsistent and prone to reduce over time, according to Australian research. The authors say the study shows that large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT can shift attitudes modestly, especially when the information is delivered in a naturalistic and personalised format, but they are no silver bullet.

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Organisation/s: The University of Queensland

Funder: This research was supported by an ARC Laureate grant awarded to M.J.H. (FL230100022).

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