Many people say “thank you” to AI. AI is a computer tool that answers questions. Recent surveys show this is common. (techradar.com) AI does not need kind words. It does not feel happy or sad. Still, people often speak to it like a person.
For example, Mika asks AI for a dinner idea. The AI gives an easy soup recipe. Mika writes, “Thank you. This is helpful.” She knows AI is not a person. But saying thanks feels natural to her.
This habit may show something about us. We learn to be kind to people. Then we use kind words with machines, too.