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Should we be polite to voice assistants and AIs?

The GuardianPublished Apr 5, 2026

Research explores whether politeness towards voice assistants and AI systems influences user experience and interaction quality. Studies examine social norms applied to AI and their effects on user satisfaction and behavior.

#human-ai-interaction #politeness #user-experience #voice-assistants

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