Who Uses LLM AIs? Insights into AI Users & Personality Types
Recent research sheds light on the types of people who engage with large language model (LLM) AIs, revealing surprising personality correlations. Here are the key takeaways from the study conducted by McKinley et al.:
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Usage Statistics:
- Only 1% of sites visited by students and 0.44% by the general public were AI-related, indicating low popularity among users.
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Personality Insights:
- Significant correlations were found between LLM usage and personality traits like Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.
- Students displaying higher levels of Extraversion also tended to score higher in Dark Triad traits.
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Implications:
- Though LLMs are underused, they seem to attract individuals with less desirable personality characteristics.
This research raises important questions about AI’s societal impact. Are we empowering the wrong users?
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