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Daniel Susser
Cited in one post, Characterizing Manipulation from AI Systems, since September 2026
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4 promoted claims about them. Assessments are the model’s knowledge, not verification.
Covertness is defined as user unawareness of the system's influence attempt.
consistent · Characterizing Manipulation from AI Systems
Awareness plus assent yields persuasion; awareness without assent yields coercion; manipulation needs unawareness.
plausible · Characterizing Manipulation from AI Systems
Deception is a proper subset of manipulation, not a separate category.
contested · Characterizing Manipulation from AI Systems
Coercion leaves rational agency intact and works by narrowing options; manipulation bypasses agency.
plausible · Characterizing Manipulation from AI Systems