The process works through three-stage mirroring mechanism. Time has changed the way we talk, think and even make everyday decisions. Most of us now turn to ChatGPT or Claude, Gemini and other AI chatbots for everything from quick answer. But what if these simple conversations are also changing the way we see ourselves? A new study has found that interacting with human-like AI chatbots can influence how people think about themselves and even shape their sense of identity without them realising it. A new research paper published in AI & Society has introduced a term for this possible effect -- 'robotoid humanness.' The researchers describe it as a situation where people gradually become more comfortable behaving in ways that are easier for AI systems to understand, predict and respond to. The paper, written by researchers from Linnaeus University, Aarhus University and the University of Birmingham, looked at how AI-powered service agents and conversational systems can act like a mirror for human identity. According to the research team, AI does not simply reflect what a person is already like. Over repeated interactions, it can also influence how people present themselves and understand themselves. The process works through three-stage mirroring mechanism. First, users enter a synthetic social environment and begin treating the AI interaction as meaningful. The system then collects information about the user and creates a simplified profile based on patterns in their behaviour. That profile is then used to personalise future interactions. Over time, users may start adjusting their behaviour to match what the AI responds to most effectively. This could create a feedback loop where the person increasingly fits the categories and patterns recognised by the machine. The researchers say this is different from normal human interaction because people can challenge each other and provide unexpected feedback. AI personalisation systems are designed to make interactions smoother and more predictable. This can reduce the range of experiences and viewpoints that challenge a person's existing understanding of themselves. The study warns that the risk is not simply about privacy or bias. It could also involve how people develop their sense of identity. However, the researchers stressed that the study is a "theoretical framework", rather than proof that AI is already turning people into robots. Professionals & enthusiasts who write about politics to science, from economy to education, from local issues to national events and global affairs, t... View More