When we anthropomorphize LLMs we make it easier to erroneously assume that they will respond reasonably… but also that they have a human-style sensorium.

· Bits and Bobs 8/24/26
  • When we anthropomorphize LLMs we make it easier to erroneously assume that they will respond reasonably… but also that they have a human-style sensorium.
    • The chatbot has a limited sensorium: on top of its baseline world knowledge it only knows precisely what you tell it.
    • It can't sense when you're surrounded by different people who can see your screen, for example.

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