AI agents with friendly faces and adorable bodies can distract you from serious risks

By Ankolika De, Postdoctoral fellow, Vanderbilt University, Jessica Maddox, Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Georgia, The Conversation · November 5, 2026

Cute designs can make AI technology feel harmless, but real hazards are still present.

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