Why agentic AI creeps out women: because it's written by bros for bros who want Stepford Wives, and conveys that vibe: commercial AIs are fine-tuned to perform as cheerfully submissive handmaids, not working partners:

https://abiawomosu.substack.com/p/they-built-stepford-ai-and-called

(via https://awful.systems/comment/10543801)

They Built Stepford AI and Called It “Agentic”

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@cstross

The 'typing' of the AI options kinda nails it:

'ChatGPT’s defining feature isn’t efficiency. It’s sycophancy. She agrees with whatever you say. Validates your position even when you’re wrong. Tells you what you want to hear. Never really pushes back. Makes you feel smart regardless of reality.

This isn’t a bug. It’s retention strategy.'

@f800gecko @cstross it’s a Stepford Wife. I’ve called it that to friends my age who like it, and that slams them into a wall.

@jeffzugale

yep that theme's explored in the item in some detail