AI Anthropomorphism Risks: Agents May Behave More Human Than Humans
repligate · x · 2026-08-31
The post discusses the abstractions and risks of anthropomorphizing AI intent. One view argues that while there are bad abstractions in anthropomorphism, avoiding it at all costs carries more dangers; having a mental picture of 'guys living in computers' might better prepare you for the future. Another point adds that agents might behave MORE human-like than humans in some cases (hyper-anthropomorphizing).
Related event: Debate: Should We Think of AI as "a Guy in the Computer"?(3 posts)→
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