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15/12/2025 - Subliminal Manipulation in Generative AI (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Consumer Law

Source: Debuglies

Debuglies reports on the escalating concerns regarding subliminal influence techniques embedded within Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms as of December 2025. The article details the emergence of new regulatory frameworks designed to address the subtle ways AI models can manipulate user behavior and opinion through unperceivable patterns in text and visual output. It highlights that traditional content moderation is insufficient to catch these nuanced forms of psychological nudging, which are becoming central to certain aggressive economic models.

The piece further analyzes the economic incentives driving the adoption of these "persuasion architectures" by tech giants, noting that high-engagement models often rely on subconscious triggers. Regulators are reportedly struggling to define the legal boundaries of "cognitive liberty" in this context. The report calls for immediate updates to consumer protection laws to specifically categorize non-transparent behavioral modification by AI as a deceptive trade practice.