Authors: H Shakeeb, C Conrad
Year: 2025
Published in: 2025 - aisel.aisnet.org
Institution: Dalhousie University
Research Area: AI, Political Communication, Media Trustworthiness, Cognitive Science, Autonomous Applications
Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science
AI-generated audio in political communication is perceived as more trustworthy than image or video formats, but lower realism leads to skepticism.
Methods: An online experiment with participants assessing AI-generated political content in audio, video, and image formats; data analyzed using linear mixed effects analysis and NLP.
Key Findings: Impact of AI-generated media formats on trust and willingness to follow political recommendations, considering realism levels.
Citations: 1
Sample Size: 150