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Why we need to move away from anthropomorphic naming conventions in AI


While the naming of technologies (notably AI) might seem trivial, it could have unforeseen consequences in today's world.

The technology, while propelling a surge of innovation, optimization and a host of other beneficial applications, has also broadened the horizons for troublesome implications with its widespread adoption. Moreover, behaving like a God without fully understanding the potential consequences of what you’re creating carries the risk of total resentment towards the technology, should its intelligence surpass that of humans. Celebrities and public figures like Cher, Madonna, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Marie Kondo, Rihanna, Neil Patel and Simon Sinek have also become brands in their own right.

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