We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?
techcrunch.comAmanda Silberling
The article examines how humans naturally anthropomorphize AI systems, attributing human-like qualities and care to them despite their lack of consciousness. It questions whether this instinctive behavior is beneficial or problematic.
Why it mattersUnderstanding our psychological tendency to treat AI as human is crucial for AI tool users and builders to recognize potential biases in how they interact with and develop these systems.
From the source: "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."Read at techcrunch.com