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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 21 MIN

Why we need to see AI as a bottle, not a beetle!

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In this episode I delve into the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI models and the potential risks associated with this behaviour. We explore why beetles mistake beer bottles for mates, why Hollywood robots tend to be androids and why we are inclined to see AI as sentient. I conclude with a call to educators to equip our students with the digital literacy skills needed to safely navigate the complexities of AI interactions.Anthropomorphism Research by Canfer Akbulut: https://ojs.aaai.org/index.php/AIES/article/view/31613/33780CASA Research by Nass, Steuer & Tauber: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221517042_Computer_are_social_actors00:00 Introduction: Humanizing AI00:26 The Beetle and the Bottle: A Curious Case01:47 Hollywood's Influence on AI Perception03:26 Clippy and the Tamagotchi effect05:58 The CASA Paradigm: Computers as Social Actors11:10 The Risks of Anthropomorphizing AI16:28 Educational Imperatives: Teaching AI Literacy20:21 Conclusion: Navigating the AI Landscape

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