A survey of approximately 570 individuals explored public perception of AI risk arguments. The study found that presenting counterarguments alongside AI risk arguments led participants to decrease their perceived likelihood of existential risk more often than increase it. When counterarguments were removed, participants were slightly more likely to increase their perceived risk, with an average increase of 1.3%. The input method for responses, whether text box, slider, or buttons, also significantly influenced both the initial probability estimates and the degree of change in perceived risk. AI
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