Hacker News with Generative AI: Manipulation

What if we made advertising illegal? (simone.org)
What if we banned all advertising? Not regulate it—abolish it. This proposal would transform manipulation machines, and maybe save democracy itself. A thought experiment worth considering.
Advertising, Democracy, Thought Experiment, Regulation, Manipulation
1975 points by smnrg 20 days ago | 1387 comments
The Lie That Facebook Sold You (havenweb.org)
Facebook should be those things. It used to and it even pretends to still be those things–but it isn’t. That’s the lie that gets you in the door, and then Facebook uses every nasty trick it can to do one thing: keep you scrolling.
Social Media, Facebook, Manipulation, Deception, Business
14 points by mawise 48 days ago | 1 comments
Kill your Feeds – Stop letting algorithms dictate what you think (usher.dev)
We are being boiled like frogs. It happened gradually, one algorithmic tweak at a time. What started as a way to connect with friends has become a system that gives the corporations that run social media control over what we consume and the ability to subtly shape how we think.
Social Media, Algorithms, Digital Wellbeing, Online Content, Manipulation
837 points by tom_usher 48 days ago | 313 comments
Like It or Not, AI Is Learning How to Manipulate You (venturebeat.com)
I reminisce because in 1980 a skilled human could observe these AI agents, decode their unique personalities and use those insights to outsmart them. Now, 45 years later, the tides are about to turn. Like it or not, AI agents will soon be deployed that are tasked with decoding your personality so they can use those insights to optimally influence you.
Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Manipulation, Human-Computer Interaction
6 points by bonkerbits 68 days ago | 1 comments
How hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions (arstechnica.com)
The people overseeing the security of Google’s Chrome browser explicitly forbid third-party extension developers from trying to manipulate how the browser extensions they submit are presented in the Chrome Web Store.
Chrome Extensions, Google, Security, Web Development, Manipulation
134 points by undercut 107 days ago | 58 comments
How They Control You (defragzone.substack.com)
We can fact-check anything in seconds, learn from endless resources, and stay informed 24/7. So, why are the masses still so easy to manipulate? Simple: manipulation is a science, and those who master it always win. Politicians and leaders know the secret formula to control people’s fears, emotions, and instincts. The result? The same old con, working better than ever.
Manipulation, Psychology, Politics, Social Media, Information
12 points by frag 159 days ago | 18 comments
Research into trans medicine has been manipulated? (economist.com)
Transgender Issues, Healthcare, Research, Manipulation
64 points by bongoman42 279 days ago | 56 comments
How to recognize a psyop in three easy steps (buttondown.email)
Psychology, Disinformation, Manipulation
14 points by devonnull 307 days ago | 4 comments
Agents of Manipulation (the real AI risk) (venturebeat.com)
Artificial Intelligence, Risk, Ethics, Manipulation
11 points by bonkerbits 342 days ago | 7 comments