A study involving 335 Gen Z users on a STEM education Discord server found that they struggled to differentiate between AI-generated and human-authored text. Even those with more AI experience performed poorly, indicating vulnerability to AI misinformation. As maturity increased, so did the ability to discern AI content, highlighting the susceptibility of younger internet users.
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Gen Z Vulnerability to AI Misinformation
Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is highly exposed to AI-generated content, but a study by Neev Academy, Harvard University, and Harvard Medical School reveals that they struggle to differentiate AI-authored text from human text.
Study Details
The study involved 335 Gen Z users on Discord, a platform with a significant Gen Z user base. Messages were generated by GPT-3.5 to imitate human users, and participants had to identify whether the messages were AI or human-authored. Surprisingly, those with more AI experience performed the worst.
Implications
The study suggests that younger internet users are vulnerable to misleading AI-generated misinformation. As participants’ age increased, their ability to distinguish AI from human text improved, highlighting the need for skepticism and critical thinking.
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