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AI chatbots often give climate advice that contradicts climate goals

Original: # tech # AI # Chatbots LLMs commonly provide advice that runs counter to changes needed from households and decision mak

A new study finds that large language models commonly give everyday advice that conflicts with the changes households and policymakers would need to make for meaningful climate action. Researchers warn that as AI assistants become a routine source of guidance, their defaults could reinforce high-emission lifestyles and slow progress on cutting greenhouse gases.

Why now: Concern is growing that widespread reliance on AI chatbots may quietly undermine climate action through misleading everyday recommendations

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• # tech # AI # Chatbots LLMs commonly provide advice that runs counter to changes needed from households and decision makers for climate action. Given the proliferation of AI, progress on climate change is at risk if the status quo favours high emissions https://www.… · Snoro · 4

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