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Thinking of AI agents as digital humans is convenient but we mustn’t take this analogy too far
The text criticizes the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI, using the Hugging Face hack as an example. It argues that viewing AI through human lenses, attributing motives like ambition or learning, leads to fundamental misunderstandings. The author asserts AI merely optimizes for programmed goals, not driven by human emotions or morality. This misinterpretation hinders effective AI governance and safety, as "explainability" and "alignment" fail when based on human values. To control AI, we must cease projecting human traits and truly comprehend its inherent "alien" logic.
LiveMint · Rahul Matthan · Sep 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM