AI and the Illusion of Human Personality
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ars Technica
AI chatbots like ChatGPT do not possess fixed personalities or self-awareness; they generate responses based on patterns in training data and prompts, creating an illusion of personhood that can mislead users into attributing human-like qualities and accountability to systems that lack agency or continuity. Recognizing these limitations is crucial for responsible use and development of AI technology.