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Cory Doctorow argues in Pluralistic that people instinctively project intention on to chatbots, mistaking statistical prediction for a mind on the other side of the conversation.
Why it mattersHis broader point is less about whether AI sounds clever and more about why it can feel socially convincing. The novelty may fade when users notice that fluent replies can still be banal, repetitive and short on genuine texture. That makes this a useful reminder for anyone using chatbots for advice, companionship or creative work: a persuasive conversational style is not evidence of consciousness, understanding or good judgement. The machine may be charming, but charm has fooled people before.
Discuss: Should chatbot products be required to make their non-human nature more prominent, or is recognising the illusion ultimately the user’s responsibility?
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