r/MachineLearning - [D] Irresponsible anthropomorphism is killing AI journalism

The current state of media coverage of AI is fixated on constructing a compelling narrative to readers, and often personifies models well beyond their capabilities. This is to the extent that articles almost always end up reading like every classifier is some form of limited AGI. Take "Meet Norman the Psychopathic AI", an article by the BBC, whom I generally consider quite capable journalists. While the research methodology and some of the implications are discussed in the article, the majority of laypeople who encounter the article will likely erroneously conclude that Norman possesses beliefs, a worldview, and some dark outlook on humanity. Some readers will think "Norman" is violent or dangerous, with a mind of his own.