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We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

A tour in an MIT lab reveals how humanoid robots evoke human-like connections. Despite knowing they lack sentience, many instinctively engage with them, raising concerns about prioritizing AI over real human relationships.

TechCrunch· Oct 12, 2026 · 9:17 PM · 3 views

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A tour in an MIT lab reveals how humanoid robots evoke human-like connections. Despite knowing they lack sentience, many instinctively engage with them, raising concerns about prioritizing AI over real human relationships.

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