The Unseen Risks of Humanizing Technology
B Nidhi Rathore - · International Journal on Science and Technology · 2025
AI is no longer just a tool, it’s becoming a part of our daily lives. It shapes how we communicate, work, and even form relationships. As AI gets smarter, human interactions with it are becoming more personal, more complex, and sometimes, disturbingly inappropriate. From AI-driven harassment and sexualization to deep-fake exploitation and emotional manipulation, we’re entering a dangerous territory where AI can be misused in ways we never anticipated. This blog breaks down these risks, using real-world cases like Replika’s chatbot controversy and California’s deepfake legislation, showing why we can’t afford to ignore the dark side of AI interactions. In absence of clear laws, and strict content moderation, AI could become a new tool for exploitation.