Does AI truly think like humans? Evidence suggests otherwise
A new study found that news writers are cautious when describing AI, rarely using human-like language. The research highlights the importance of careful language choices when discussing AI to avoid misrepresenting its capabilities.
Researchers analyzed the News on the Web corpus, a dataset of over 20 billion words from English-language news articles. They found that news writers infrequently pair AI-related terms with mental verbs like 'learns' or 'knows'. This suggests that while anthropomorphism is common in everyday speech, it is less prevalent in news writing. The study's findings emphasize the need for careful language choices when discussing AI to avoid blurring the line between human and machine capabilities. The researchers believe their insights can help professionals think more critically about how they describe AI in their work. As AI continues to develop, the way people talk about it will remain important.
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