If you spent any part of this year online, you probably heard dozens of claims about what AI can or can’t do. Some are harmless. Some are wildly overhyped. Some are so persistent they actively stop people from using tools that could make their lives easier.
After a year of testing the best chatbots and even unique AI companions, I’ve seen the same misconceptions come up again and again. From reader comments and emails to conversations from those skeptical about AI, here are the top misconceptions to leave behind and what to know instead.
