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Taking Algorithmic (Vs. Human) Advice Reveals Different Goals to Others

Taking Algorithmic (Vs. Human) Advice Reveals Different Goals to Others

People are increasingly likely to obtain advice from algorithms. But what does taking advice from an algorithm (as opposed to a human) reveal to others about the advice seekers' goals? In five studies (total N = 1927), we find that observers attribute the primary goal that an algorithm is designed …