Anthropomorphization

/ˌænθroʊpɔːrfɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of changing something by giving it human characteristics or forms.

Etymology

From anthropomorphize + -ation (creating a noun for a process or result). The -ation suffix, from Latin, transforms verbs into nouns describing actions or their outcomes.

Kelly Says

The anthropomorphization of AI is happening right now—we name our devices, imagine them having feelings, and this shapes how we actually treat them, which is fascinating psychologically.

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