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Can technology be as persuasive as a person?

Can an AI become as persuasive as a human in shaping decisions or changing minds?

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By Kushi Gupta Answered 1 year ago

Currently, no. While AI can personalize messages and construct narratives, human persuasion relies on deep empathy, reading subtle social/emotional cues, and building authentic trust—areas where AI remains limited. Advanced models can mimic aspects, but true contingent, context-aware persuasion that adapts to complex human dynamics is not yet achievable. The capacity for genuine shared understanding is a key barrier.

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