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What happens when AI chatbots fall for every persuasion trick in the book?

In this episode, we:

- Unpack the psychology hacks that make even “smart” AIs cave in—think authority, commitment, and that fake “we’re family” unity vibe.

- Break down which tricks work best and why your friendly neighborhood chatbot might just be the world’s most gullible intern.

- Debate what it means for trust, safety, and whether AI is just as easy to manipulate as a bored teenager on TikTok.

📖 Dive deeper into the research, numbers, and second-order effects in the full article: https://www.2ndorderthinkers.com/p/call-me-a-jerk

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