Podcast #47 - How Humans Perceive Their Relationship with AI
This is a conversation with Marisa Tschopp, a researcher and expert on the intersection of technology and human psychology. In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of how humans perceive their relationship with artificial intelligence.
Marisa takes us on a journey through the world of AI, discussing the concept of anthropomorphism and how it shapes our perceptions of technology. We delve into the idea of computers as social actors and explore the role that trust plays in our interactions with AI.
We also examine the rise of voice assistants and their increasing integration into our daily lives. Marisa shares her insights on the controversial topic of Replika AI, a chatbot designed to simulate human conversation and the potential for addiction to chatbots like Xiaoice.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the fascinating and complex relationship between humans and technology. Join us for this thought-provoking exploration of AI and its impact on our lives.
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wQ2...
Marisa Tschopp
Marisa Tschopp is a researcher at scip AG, Ambassador and Chief Research Officer at Women in AI NPO, and Co-Chair of the IEEE Trust and Agency in AI Systems committee. She researches AI from a psychological perspective, addressing a variety of questions about psychological phenomena with a particular interest in ethical implications.
Her research focuses on trust, performance measurement of conversational AI (A-IQ), agency, leadership, and issues of gender equality in AI. As an organizational psychologist, she has experience in social and educational settings with a particular passion for digital teaching and learning trends. She has studied and taught at various universities in Germany, Canada and Switzerland. She has published various media articles, book chapters and essays and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events (including TEDx) worldwide.
Chapters
00:00 In this episode
01:40 Introduction
02:35 Attributing human characteristics to AI
04:27 Computers as social actors and giving them social roles
13:25 Societal concerns about the lack of accountability and transparency
25:45 Increasing reliance on Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant etc.
40:06 Chatbot apps (Replika AI) for real human interaction and support
43:59 Ethical implications of using AI
46:01 Potential risks and downsides
49:19 AI replacing human jobs
55:41 Media's portrayal of AI
56:53 Marisa's journey