Corrupted by Algorithms? How AI-generated and Human-written Advice Shape (Dis)honesty
通过实验比较AI生成与人类建议对诚实行为的影响,发现不诚实建议会助长不诚实,而诚实建议未提升诚实,且算法透明度不影响行为。
Abstract Artificial intelligence increasingly becomes an indispensable advisor. New ethical concerns arise if artificial intelligence persuades people to behave dishonestly. In an experiment, we study how artificial intelligence advice (generated by a natural language processing algorithm) affects (dis)honesty, compare it to equivalent human advice and test whether transparency about the advice source matters. We find that dishonesty-promoting advice increases dishonesty, whereas honesty-promoting advice does not increase honesty. This is the case for both artificial intelligence and human advice. Algorithmic transparency, a commonly proposed policy to mitigate artificial intelligence risks, does not affect behaviour. The findings mark the first steps towards managing artificial intelligence advice responsibly.