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Hey Google … what movie should I watch today? How AI can affect our decisions – The Conversation AU
Leading tech companies are increasingly using AI to influence our behaviour. But how persuasive do we find virtual assistants?

Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part of The Conversations series on the science of free will.
Have you ever used Google Assistant, Apples Siri or Amazon Alexa to make decisions for you? Perhaps you asked it what new movies have good reviews, or to recommend a cool restaurant in your neighbourhood.
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