Anthropomorphizing

/ˌænθroʊˈpɔːrfaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Currently giving human qualities or characteristics to something non-human; the present participle of anthropomorphize.

Etymology

From anthropomorphize + -ing (present participle). The -ing suffix shows an action currently happening or generally true.

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Right now, people are anthropomorphizing AI in real-time—calling ChatGPT 'creative' or 'understanding,' which reveals more about human nature than about artificial intelligence.

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