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Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions (news.wsu.edu)

submitted 3 months ago by Kissaki@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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researchers conducted experimental surveys with more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. to evaluate the relationship between AI disclosure and consumer behavior

The findings consistently showed products described as using artificial intelligence were less popular

“When AI is mentioned, it tends to lower emotional trust, which in turn decreases purchase intentions,”

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[–] halm@leminal.space 1 points 2 months ago

Technically, no. I might argue that the vast majority of computers made in the last 30 years come equipped with network capabilities and are, in fact, connected to the internet.

Generally, if you're using a well-known, commercial operating system, your computer will "need" to connect to the internet so transmit your delicious personal and usage data to the OS' home servers for definitely not invasive purposes.

The list above, however, is not of general or technical usage, but of my own pet peeves. Also, it's half joking 😉