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explains the effect of cognitive biases on the abundance of misinformation and disinformation we’re exposed to in our digital world.
To paraphrase and mutilate a joke I once heard, scams are multiplying faster than Catholic rabbits. One frequent ad on YouTube we frequently encountered proclaimed financial freedom that the Quantum AI platform could provide. My husband was intrigued while my intuition was flashing red. with the message: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t.”
Here’s where AI chatbots really shine. I asked Gemini if Quantum AI was a scam. Not only did it confirm my suspicion, Gemini also provided signs to look for to detect scams.
The first time, my husband was hopeful and excited about the possibility of making $100,000 in a single month with a one-time investment of only $350 when he first saw the video. I saw it multiple times while watching chess videos, yet I hit the Skip Ad as soon as it appeared.
I had zero interest, but my husband wanted to investigate. What cognitive bias do you think he has that I lack?
