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AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success
Research covered by Cornell Chronicle finds that petitions on Change.org written with AI assistance tend to be longer but are less likely to succeed. The study suggests AI-generated text may dilute the persuasive, personal quality that helps petitions attract signatures and win campaigns, adding to ongoing debate about how generative AI affects civic participation.
Why now: Ongoing public debate about generative AI's impact on human communication and activism
Evidence
- AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: More text, less success · Phys.org
- AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success · Cornell Chronicle
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