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If patience is a virtue, AI is the new messiah – but why?

To AI, even a child endlessly repeating ‘why’ counts as data, while the most selfless parent is going to crumble faced with infinite interrogation – AI suggests between 3 and 10 ‘whys’ is ‘enough’

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If patience is a virtue, AI is virtuous to a fault – and admits humans have to be more practical to get anything done. Illustration: NightCafe

Conversation with a small child: “Time to get dressed.”

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“Why?”

“Because we’re going to visit Nanna.”

“Why?”

“Because she’s your grandmother and she loves to see you and you love to see her.”

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“Why?”

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