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Big AI is Essentially Advertising in Disguise

Here's a lesson we should teach our teens — and ourselves, too: *AI is highly persuasive, even when it’s wrong — and especially when it’s flattering or aligns perfectly with your views. It's easy to believe it's right, especially when it feels like a shortcut to your goals. But AI isn't just a tool; it’s often designed to capture your attention and influence your decisions, much like advertising does.* In what follows, we look at why we need to teach ourselves and young users to stay in control when using AI, and how to avoid letting AI manipulate or distract us.