Models respond humanly because they are trained on our data
TheStalwart · x · 2026-08-31
Discussion on whether AI models should be anthropomorphized. The argument suggests that since models are trained on human data and fine-tuned to react in ways we find desirable, responding in human-like ways is a natural outcome. It also notes that using anthropomorphic language for pragmatic purposes often carries implicit assumptions that should be made explicit.
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