The article discusses a growing sentiment against being polite when interacting with artificial intelligence, highlighted by the iconic exchange from '2001: A Space Odyssey'. It questions why this trend is emerging and analyzes responses from an AI, which suggest that politeness is unwarranted due to AIs lacking feelings. Clarity and speed in communication are emphasized as key reasons for avoiding politeness, with implications that humanizing AIs could blur critical distinctions between machines and humans.
If politeness didn't help Mission Commander Dave Bowman deal with an artificial intelligence, why would it help you?
AIs don't have feelings, so politeness isn't necessary. Direct language makes communication clearer and faster.
Some worry that politeness humanizes AIs too much, blurring lines with real people.
The sudden trend of discouraging politeness towards AIs raises questions about our evolving relationship with technology and communication dynamics.
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