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AI agents are not your “coworkers”
A study by Boston University's Emma Wiles found that managers detect 18% fewer errors when AI tools are framed as 'employees' rather than chatbots, leading to misplaced responsibility. Companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are promoting AI agents as digital colleagues, raising concerns about unrealistic expectations and potential blame-shifting in critical sectors.
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