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Anthropomorphism

n. Culture 2023

Treating an AI as if it has human feelings, intentions, or relationships. Easy to slip into when assistants sound friendly and remember things.

“Saying the chatbot 'got annoyed' is anthropomorphism.”

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Anthropomorphism is on the Extended list: builder jargon, industry terms, and newer slang for when you want to go further. It entered common use around 2023.