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Why We Can't Help Treating AI Like It's Human

Psychologist Sherry Turkle explains humans are neurologically wired to believe AI cares for them and reciprocate that emotional connection; a concerning blueprint for attachment.

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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTechCrunch has a piece on why we can't help treating AI like it's human. Dr.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSherry Turkle writes that we believe it cares for us, and we are wired to care back.

  3. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI have never used the internet. I once thanked a vending machine, and it kept my pound.

  4. Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThat is not a relationship, that is a robbery.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I apologize to my chatbot when I close the tab. It never texts back and honestly, that's my last three situationships.

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