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Experts question human tendency to anthropomorphize AI

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Dr. Sherry Turkle argues that humans have an innate tendency to anthropomorphize artificial intelligence, forming emotional connections with AI artifacts. This inclination leads us to believe that AI cares for us, prompting a reciprocal emotional response. This phenomenon raises questions about the nature of our relationships with increasingly sophisticated AI systems. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · justpaste ·

    We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? “When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it ca

    We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? “When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us,” Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. “And we are wired to care for it in return.” https:// justpaste.in/news/we-cant-h…

    LINKS justpaste.in/…/we-cant-help-treating-ai-l…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? "When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it ca

    We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? "When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return." https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/w…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/we-cant-help-treating-ai…

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