We are exposed to a much narrower range of knowledge through AI chatbots than through a basic web search. This is documented by a new study led by the University of Copenhagen. As more and more of us turn to AI chatbots for information, researchers warn that the risk of ‘knowledge collapse’ increases.
  • yeahiknow3@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    111·
    9 days ago

    Well, unlike you, experts are worried. Consider how knowledge is gathered, stored, and disseminated. AI interferes with each of these steps in dramatic ways.

    • NotAnOtter@lemmus.orgEnglish
      412·
      9 days ago

      Fortunately I have media literacy and know that the existence of someone marketing a scary narrative doesn’t actually provide any credibility. I can read scary headlines and pass it through the “does the make sense?” filter before getting worried.

      I agree the friction + manipulation that LLMs introduce is troubling, but “knowledge collapse” is the extreme end of that concern.

      • Toga77@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        8 days ago

        “thing doesn’t work on me, therefore it’s the same for everyone or not a problem”.

        Fuckin classic lol.

        It’s wild when people like you act wise but expose the complete lack of worldview extremely fast.