Recommended: How to Talk About AI Accurately and Avoid Anthropomorphism
mmitchell_ai · x · 2026-07-07
@mmitchellai recommends an article on "language use in the AI field" by @emilymbender, @NannaInie, and @peterzukerman. Addressing the common habit of anthropomorphizing AI, the piece offers specific advice on what to call these systems, advocating for more precise terminology in AI discussions.
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