Microsoft Warns Against Overhumanizing AI and the Risks of AI Psychosis

TL;DR
Microsoft's AI leader Mustafa Suleyman warns against anthropomorphizing AI, emphasizing that AI is not conscious and cautioning about societal risks, including dangerous uses and misconceptions that could lead to harmful dependence or societal division. He advocates for clear communication from AI developers and further research to mitigate these issues.
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