In this episode, we sit down with Marisa Tschopp, an expert in the intersection of technology and human psychology. Marisa takes us on a journey through the fascinating and complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.

We explore the concept of anthropomorphism and how it shapes our perceptions of AI, as well as the role of computers as social actors and how it affects trust in AI. Marisa shares her insights on the rise of voice assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri, and the potential for addiction to chatbots like Replika AI and Xiaoice.

Join us as we delve into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in our daily lives and the impact it has on our society. If you're interested in the latest developments in technology and artificial intelligence, this episode is a must-listen. Marisa Tschopp

Marisa Tschopp is a researcher at scip AG, Ambassador and Chief Research Officer at Women in AI NPO, and Co-Chair of the IEEE Trust and Agency in AI Systems committee. She researches AI from a psychological perspective, addressing a variety of questions about psychological phenomena with a particular interest in ethical implications.

Her research focuses on trust, performance measurement of conversational AI (A-IQ), agency, leadership, and issues of gender equality in AI. As an organizational psychologist, she has experience in social and educational settings with a particular passion for digital teaching and learning trends. She has studied and taught at various universities in Germany, Canada and Switzerland. She has published various media articles, book chapters and essays and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events (including TEDx) worldwide.