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Does It Matter If We Anthropomorphize A.I.?

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If a tiger mauls your face, the important question isn’t “Is it conscious?” It’s “Why did it maul my face?” The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss that whether you believe A.I. is conscious or not, the consequences of autonomous agents are mounting.

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  1. 2026-09-08 21:04 · New York Times AI
    Does It Matter If We Anthropomorphize A.I.?

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