AI Ethics Debacle: Zurich Uni Under Fire!

In a four-month covert operation, researchers at the University of Zurich manipulated Reddit users' opinions using AI-generated comments. Targeting the "r/changemyview" subreddit, they posed as various personas, causing controversy. Reddit's @BenLee highlighted breach of user agreements, threatening legal action against the university. Outraged community members call for accountability and transparency. Zurich defends the experiment for its insights into AI's persuasive capabilities, arguing potential benefits outweigh the risks. Meanwhile, Reddit seeks justice for its community's trust betrayal.