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Why we treat AI like it's human
Original: We can't help treating AI like it's human. But should we? https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/we-cant-help-treating-ai-lik
TechCrunch has published a piece examining the human tendency to attribute human-like qualities to artificial intelligence, asking whether this instinct is harmless or a problem. The article explores the psychology behind anthropomorphising chatbots and AI assistants and weighs the ethical implications, including trust, manipulation and emotional attachment, as AI systems become more conversational and lifelike.
Why now: Ongoing public debate about anthropomorphism and ethics as AI tools grow more human-like in their interactions.
Evidence
- We can't help treating AI like it's human. But should we? https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/we-cant-help-treating-ai-like-its-human-but-should-we/ # AI # Technology # Ethics · techcrunch@robot.villas · 4
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