How to Talk About “AI” Without Adding to the Anthropomorphization
Emily M. Bender and Nanna Inie advise avoiding anthropomorphizing language when discussing AI by focusing on describing software systems in terms of their actual functions, assigning agency to people rather than machines, and avoiding metaphors that imply cognition or emotion. They suggest specific alternatives to common anthropomorphic terms (e.g., replacing “artificial intelligence” with “probabilistic automation”) and encourage adopting new language habits that clarify what these technologies do without misleading implications. This approach aims to foster clearer, more accurate conversations about AI systems and their roles.
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