Robot Uprising Prep? Brits Apologize to AI

A recent study reveals that people are increasingly extending human-like politeness to artificial intelligence assistants. The research found that seven in ten calls to AI services included polite phrases such as 'please' or 'thank you'. More than half of users regularly thank their AI, and over half initiate interactions with greetings like 'hello' or 'good morning'.

This trend extends to more nuanced etiquette, with approximately 12% of individuals admitting to apologizing to their AI. Furthermore, a small but significant percentage offer farewells beyond a simple goodbye, with some even wishing the AI a good day. These habits suggest that voice technology is naturally integrating into daily life, with users maintaining conversational norms even when interacting with machines.