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New dataset ConspirED probes LLM vulnerability to conspiracy theories

Researchers have introduced ConspirED, a novel dataset designed to capture the cognitive traits of conspiracy theories. This dataset aims to aid in the development of AI interventions against misinformation and to assess the robustness of large language models (LLMs) to conspiratorial framing. Initial findings indicate that LLMs can be easily misaligned by such framing, replicating rhetorical patterns even when deflecting factual misinformation. AI

IMPACT This dataset could lead to more robust LLMs capable of resisting manipulative or conspiratorial framing.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new academic dataset and associated research paper. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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New dataset ConspirED probes LLM vulnerability to conspiracy theories

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  1. arXiv cs.CL TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke Bates, Max Glockner, Preslav Nakov, Iryna Gurevych ·

    ConspirED: A Dataset for Cognitive Traits of Conspiracy Theories and Large Language Model Safety

    arXiv:2508.20468v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Conspiracy theories erode public trust in science and institutions while resisting debunking by evolving and absorbing counter-evidence. As AI-generated misinformation becomes increasingly sophisticated, understanding the rhetor…