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Structure the relationship People form attachments to tools that talk back. That’s not a flaw; it’s cognition. So, give them a framework: prompt, response, review, reward. Think of it as enrichment training – a routine that builds clarity, not confusion. Reinforce good behavior Most AI models are trained using the same behavioral principles that we use effectively with animals – positive reinforcement and shaping. You can train AI by the same methods. Reward strong prompts. Celebrate creative uses. Desirable behavior spreads faster through encouragement rather than by correction. Teach better listening. Dog owners learn to read tail wags and posture. AI users must do the same with language. Does the response make sense? Is it biased? Credible? The best AI users aren’t necessarily techies – they’re readers of nuance. The best dog owners don’t love their pets for acting human. They love them for being dogs and for the satisfaction that comes from bridging the gap between species. The same is true of AI. Its power lies not in mimicry but in difference. Teach your team to meet that difference with structure, curiosity, and a bit of affection, and you won’t just adapt to change – you’ll thrive in it. “People get attached to tools that talk back. That’s not a flaw, it’s cognition” 53 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM Ins ight