Can AI think and understand? Experts debate anthropomorphism, behaviour and intention
Experts are debating the limits of anthropomorphism; according to ETH Zurich, we often confuse behaviour with intention in AI, and according to the WSJ, AI's behaviour will matter more than its mind. ETH says that at the start of training it cannot be known how deceptive or power-seeking a model will become.
Who is affected and how
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- Using words such as "thinks" and "wants" can be misleading.
Sources
- Can AI Think and Understand? Experts Debate the Limits of Anthropomorphismabit.ee · Sep 29, 2026
- “With AI, we often confuse behaviour with intention” | ETH Zurichethz.ch · Sep 30, 2026
- AI’s Behavior Will Matter More Than Its Mind - WSJwsj.com · Sep 30, 2026
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