"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."
We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?
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Humans instinctively treat AI like humans, even when aware it's not sentient, according to a TechCrunch article.
- MIT researchers observe people interacting with humanoid robots as if they are human.
- Dr. Sherry Turkle discusses how humans form emotional connections with technology.
- People tend to believe AI cares for them and respond with care in return.
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