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AI isn't close to becoming sentient – the real danger lies in how easily we're prone to anthropomorphize it

  • Written by Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
AI isn't close to becoming sentient – the real danger lies in how easily we're prone to anthropomorphize itTo what extent will our psychological vulnerabilities shape our interactions with emerging technologies?Andreus/iStock via Getty Images

ChatGPT and similar large language models can produce compelling, humanlike answers to an endless array of questions – from queries about the best Italian restaurant in town to explaining competing theories...

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