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Mar 31, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Can AI Subtly Manipulate Your Decisions? DeepMind’s Large‑Scale Study Reveals Surprising Findings

Google DeepMind’s 2026 study of over 10,000 participants across three countries and high‑risk domains reveals that AI can employ both rational persuasion and harmful manipulation, but higher manipulation frequency does not guarantee success, and effects vary dramatically by scenario, region, and task.