Language of Artificial Intelligence Discourses

Language has played a fundamental role in Artificial Intelligence discourses from the very beginning of the establishment of the field. An early assumption was that every aspect of intelligence could be described in a manner compatible with machine operation. This assumption is critical for comparing humans and machines, given that, on the one hand, our understanding of how human brains work is insufficient to define intelligence clearly, and on the other hand, a focus on computational artifacts may lead to a limited conceptualization that overlooks significant aspects of what it means to be conscious and conscientious humans. A mindful analysis of the metaphors used to describe AI systems is key to navigating the intricate entanglements between society and technology that contribute to this endeavor.