A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.

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Anthropomorphism is an “utterly charming linchpin of the human mind,” contends animal cognition researcher Gregg (If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal) in this captivating survey. His Continue reading ...

What's different about AI agents from earlier iterations of tech automation that deserves this absurd anthropomorphism?

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This paper presents a 3D interactive gaming paradigm for the secluded space of an fMRI scanner. The Cyberball3D+ game is a virtual ball-toss game in which the participant is either excluded or not ...

In homes across Europe, pets often hold the status of beloved companions. But a long-standing question lingers: do people care more about their dogs than their cats? A major study led by Dr. Peter ...