It argues that the words used in AI research, marketing, and policy are not neutral descriptors but powerful tools that shape ...

Commentary: Language shapes public perception. When words are used carelessly or are intentionally anthropomorphic, the public ends up with a distorted picture of what AI can and can't do. Macy is a ...

Calling AI things like “smart” or saying it “knows” something might sound harmless, but it can quietly mislead people about what AI actually does. A new study shows that news writers are more careful ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More For decades, we have personified our devices and applications with verbs ...