Authors: Liudmila Zavolokina, Kilian Sprenkamp, Zoya Katashinskaya, Daniel Gordon Jones, Gerhard Schwabe
Published on: February 29, 2024
Impact Score: 8.4
Arxiv code: Arxiv:2402.19135
Summary
- What is new: ClarifAI introduces a novel approach for automated propaganda detection in news articles, focusing on enhancing readers’ critical thinking by providing context-rich explanations.
- Why this is important: The increased vulnerability of citizens to propaganda in the digital age, threatening the stability of democracies.
- What the research proposes: The design of ClarifAI, a tool that uses Large Language Models to detect propaganda and nudges news readers towards more critical consumption by providing context-rich explanations.
- Results: The online experiment showed that ClarifAI effectively encourages more critical reading among news consumers.
Technical Details
Technological frameworks used: Kahneman’s dual-system theory of cognition
Models used: Large Language Models
Data used: nan
Potential Impact
News outlets, social media platforms, and educational companies could benefit from embedding this tool to enhance the quality of information and foster critical thinking among users.
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