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Artificial intelligence is rapidly gaining manipulative capabilities, potentially surpassing human abilities in persuasion, according to AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. Hinton highlights the concerning potential for AI to exploit personal data, such as information gleaned from platforms like Facebook, to effectively influence human behavior. This development raises significant ethical questions about the future of AI and its potential impact on society, especially concerning the vulnerability of individuals to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven manipulation tactics. The discussion originated from a Reddit thread on r/artificialintelligence.