Should Chatbots Have A Gender (And What Happens When They Do)?

Should Chatbots Have A Gender (And What Happens When They Do)?

As the capabilities of AI continue to march ahead at a considerable pace, their ability to influence how we behave is continuing to advance. While much of the research to date has focused on the ways in which chatbots behave, a recent study from Johns Hopkins looks at how the perceived gender of the chatbot may also play a role. The study builds on a large body of previous research that explores how we behave around different genders. For instan…