We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

Original publisher: TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)

Canonical URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/we-cant-help-treating-ai-like-its-human-but-should-we/

Summary excerpt

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return."