An AI chatbot helped Americans who believe in conspiracy theories “exit the rabbit hole”

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Summary:
- The article discusses how an AI chatbot called "Spot" was used to help people who believe in conspiracy theories exit the "rabbit hole" of misinformation.
- Spot was developed by the nonprofit organization Moonshot, which aims to counter online radicalization and extremism. The chatbot engages in conversations with people who have been exposed to conspiracy theories and provides them with factual information to challenge their beliefs.
- The article highlights the potential of AI-powered chatbots to serve as a tool for deradicalization and debunking misinformation, particularly in the context of the growing problem of conspiracy theories and their impact on public discourse.

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