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
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.'
A striking similarity to drugs like cocaine. Maybe it is similarly addictive, too.
@Firlefanz: Also, why is ChatGPT being referred to as a "she"? I think "it" is more than it deserves.
Several thoughts on this, even though I would never call it "she".
1) Some machines (cars, ships etc.) are called "she" in the English language, although by now it is a bit archaic. This is often done in a loving way, signaling a special relationship.
2) ChatGTP might be seen as a servant, and there is a tendency by some men to want women to serve them. This is extremely creepy.
3) Alexa and the others are often seen as female because of their name and voice.
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