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Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons

Users tend to trust artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fact-checkers as much as human fact-checkers, but for different reasons, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The researchers said there is no definitive "winner" when comparing the two fact-checking systems, because users s...

Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons
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Users tend to trust artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fact-checkers as much as human fact-checkers, but for different reasons, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The researchers said there is no definitive "winner" when comparing the two fact-checking systems, because users see distinct strengths and weaknesses in each.

Originally published at Phys.org

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