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Readers reply: Should we be polite to voice assistants and AIs?

The GuardianPublished Apr 12, 2026

Readers share diverse opinions on whether politeness towards voice assistants and AI systems is necessary or beneficial, highlighting varying social and psychological perspectives.

#ai-behavior #politeness #user-interaction #voice-assistants

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