4 papers
When Agents Persuade: Rhetoric Generation and Mitigation in LLMs
Julia Jose, Ritik Roongta, Rachel Greenstadt
Despite their wide-ranging benefits, LLM-based agents deployed in open environments can be exploited to produce manipulative material. In this study, we task LLMs with propaganda o…
Large-Scale Analysis of Persuasive Content on Moltbook
Julia Jose, Meghna Manoj Nair, Rachel Greenstadt
We present an NLP-based study of political propaganda on Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform for AI agents. To enable large-scale analysis, we develop LLM-based classifiers to detect…
Challenges in Restructuring Community-based Moderation
Chau Tran, Kejsi Take, Kaylea Champion +2
Content moderation practices and technologies need to change over time as requirements and community expectations shift. However, attempts to restructure existing moderation practi…
Are Large Language Models Good at Detecting Propaganda?
Julia Jose, Rachel Greenstadt
Propagandists use rhetorical devices that rely on logical fallacies and emotional appeals to advance their agendas. Recognizing these techniques is key to making informed decisions…