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We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr.

"And we are wired to care for it in return."…

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:14 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  1. We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

  2. Elon Musk Has More Empathy for Robots Than Humans

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