We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?
AI summary
Editorial policyDr. Turkle notes that humans develop interest in AI counterparts even in primitive interactions, driven by a reciprocal response where they feel the AI is interested in them.
Key points
- •Even in the most primitive interactions with AI, humans believe the counterpart is interested in them.
- •Human brains are wired to return interest to AI as a reciprocal response.
- •The discussion covers the psychological tendency to treat AI like humans and the ethics of doing so.