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A number of studies, including those by Vanessa Nurock, show that digital assistants often have feminine characteristics, starting with their voice and their first name.

Video. Does artificial intelligence have a gender? Yes and no

Updated: 04/02/2024 - 22:13 GMT+1

Certain types of AI, like digital assistants, often have so-called feminine characteristics. Why do programmers make this choice and what are the consequences?

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