Super-intelligence or Superstition? Exploring Psychological Factors Influencing Belief in AI Predictions about Personal Behavior
Summary
An arXiv paper examining psychological factors that influence belief in AI predictions about personal behavior, comparing AI-based forecasts to astrology and personality-derived predictions. The study analyzes cognitive style, paranormal beliefs, AI attitudes, and personality traits across 238 participants, highlighting a rational superstition effect in human-AI interactions and implications for designing trustworthy AI systems.