On Metaphors: The Pros and Cons of Anthropomorphizing AI
AndrewLampinen · x · 2026-09-01
Andrew Lampinen boosts his thread discussing the recent trend of arguing against using anthropomorphic words like "understand" or "see" to describe language models. The thread explores the benefits and costs of metaphors in language and thought, reflecting on his ambivalence towards these arguments.
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