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For the love of God, stop calling your "AI" a co-worker (techcrunch.com)
submitted 3 days ago by technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/fuck_ai@lemmy.world
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Generative AI comes in many forms. Increasingly, though, it’s marketed the same way: with human names and personas that make it feel less like code and more like a co-worker. A growing number of startups are anthropomorphizing AI to build trust fast — and soften its threat to human jobs. It’s dehumanizing, and it’s accelerating.

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Never have I ever heard of anyone refer to AI as a "co-worker" and the moment I do, they are getting called out.

[–] Walican132@lemmy.today 3 points 3 days ago

If you call them out they will say

“You could respond with humor or a thoughtful explanation depending on the situation. Here are a few approaches: Humorous: "Well, it never steals my lunch from the fridge, so it's the perfect colleague." Professional: "I consider AI a tool that supports my work, much like any other collaborative software. It enhances productivity, so in a way, it feels like a team member." Casual: "It helps me get things done efficiently, so I guess it's earned the title."

Choose a response that matches your style and the context of the conversation.”

With our ever looking at the output.