arxivcs.CLcs.AIcs.CY2026-06-28
How Anthropomorphic Language Impacts Public Perceptions of AI
Betty Li Hou, Sophie Hao, Sunoo Park, Tal Linzen
Public discourse about artificial intelligence (AI) often uses anthropomorphic language: language that attributes human capabilities and characteristics to the system. This practice has been criticized for setting misleading expectations, inflating claims, and fueling hype around…