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Phys.org — Social Sciences · September 24, 2026 · On the brief until October 8, 2026

AI can help correct medical misinformation—when it uses the right tone

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Tailoring fact-checking tone to match user beliefs

Researchers tested how artificial intelligence corrects medical misinformation about the human papillomavirus vaccine among parents. They found that corrections work best when the communication tone matches the user beliefs about whether machines are humanlike or technical tools. This shows that persuasion depends on user expectations rather than just facts.

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How should health communication strategies balance strict technical accuracy with empathetic messaging when addressing online falsehoods?

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