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AI-generated debate replies outscore real politicians on authenticity and coherence

AI-generated debate replies outscore real politicians on authenticity and coherence
Phys.org Wednesday 01 July 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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AI-generated impersonations of political figures are judged by members of the public to be more authentic, relevant and coherent than the speakers' actual debate responses, according to a study appearing in PLOS One, written by Steffen Herbold of the University of Passau in Germany, and colleagues.

AI-generated impersonations of political figures are judged by members of the public to be more authentic, relevant and coherent than the speakers' actual debate responses, according to a study appearing in PLOS One, written by Steffen Herbold of the University of Passau in Germany, and colleagues.
PLOS One (ORG) Steffen Herbold (PERSON) the University of Passau (ORG) Germany (LOCATION)
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