What happened when climate deniers met an AI chatbot?

The relationship between Big Tech and climate change is a concerning topic, with data centers and artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT consuming massive amounts of energy. However, recent research suggests that these AI tools could also play a role in educating people about climate change and shifting deniers towards accepting scientific consensus. A study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that conversations with GPT-3, a large language model, led skeptics to become more supportive of climate science. However, there are concerns about prioritizing user experience over factual information, as AI tools could potentially become platforms for misinformation. Despite these challenges, there are potential upsides to using chatbots to help people learn about climate change, and there’s ongoing development of chatbots specifically aimed at providing quality information about climate change while being energy-efficient.