Cui bono? ChatGPT-4o shows non-deceptive strategic persuasion: a Proof-of-Concept study

An evaluation of persuasive propensity in strategic deception contexts developed during a 40-hour BlueDot Project Sprint.IntroductionPersuasion propensity, the tendency of a model to persuade users, is a hot topic in AIS, because it allows us to get an idea of the potential influence of models on human cognition in daily Human-AI interactions. Persuasive powers also increase with capability and can thus be expected to grow rapidly, making proper evaluation urgently required (see the latest Huggi...