AI and Rhetoric
Investigating the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in generating and analyzing persuasive communication.
Key Questions
- Analyze the ethical implications of AI-generated persuasive content.
- Predict how AI might transform the landscape of rhetoric and argumentation.
- Evaluate the ability of AI to detect and counter misinformation effectively.
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