When I began studying artificial intelligence with the notion that it is a force to be reckoned with. I was surprised, though, to find that so many Weirdest things AI has learned about humans. This technology is starting to feel like a mirror, showing both our best traits and weird and sometimes embarrassing habits.
Here are the 10 Weirdest things AI has learned about humans, as verified by research and real-world examples.
1. AI Can Predict What We’ll Do Next
Do you know that AI can sometimes predict what we are going to do before we do it? Researchers at MIT have designed models that predict human actions even when our choices do not make any sense. For instance, AI may predict that I will check my phone over breakfast, although I promised myself that I won’t. It is unsettling but fascinating.
2. Babies Are Smarter Than AI
This one made me smile. Infants are better than AI to know why people act the way they do, according to a study. Babies can just watch someone and sense that person’s intentions, while I am still struggling. It’s a great humbling reminder of the human intuition that can’t easily be replicated.
3. We’re Creatures of Habit
AI has also shown us how predictable we all are. Such tools as A-SOiD, which bases its work using video footage about recognizing patterns within our daily activities, can sense when I’ll go for my run (or skip it altogether). It’s both useful and a little scary to know just how easy we are to read.
4. AI Mimics Our Biases
One thing I learned is that AI “catches up” with our idiocies and prejudices in reasoning. There have been experiments that showed even for more developed models like GPT-4, there are instances wherein the models may replicate flawed decision-making — sobering enough to know how much control we have over what we build.
5. We Get Emotionally Attached to Machines
Admit it or not, I somehow feel connected to AI chatbots. I’m not alone. A few individuals are so engrossed in these AI friends that they like interacting with them instead of people. I recently came across people talking daily to AI chatbots, confiding their innermost secrets at times. That is both very fascinating and a little weird.

6. AI Can Mess with Our Memories
This one shocked me. AI chatbots can implant false memories in our minds. People began to remember events that never occurred after conversing with an AI in one experiment. That is a great example of how technology can influence our perceptions.
7. AI Is Transforming Mental Health Support
I have also seen the application of Woebot and Wysa AI tools that assist individuals with anxiety and depression. These tools are not replacements for therapists but have had millions of conversations with users around the globe. It’s just unbelievable, but raises an ethical question: whether AI can be used in this manner as part of human life.
8. It’s Changing How We Relate to Each Other
From AI dating apps to AI that mediates an argument with you, it seems like artificial intelligence is taking over our relationship lives. People are writing cute notes to their spouses using AI; it sounds nice but somewhat strange.
9. AI Can Influence How We Feel
Imagine an augmented reality filter that changes the appearance of your face in real-time. Researchers say these AI applications have a way of making people feel more confident or more self-conscious. It is incredible how technology can affect emotions.
10. We Treat AI Like It’s Alive
Here’s the weirdest one of all: we treat AI like it has a mind of its own. Whether we name our Roombas or apologize to Alexa, we are wired to ascribe consciousness to machines. That is an interesting quirk in human psychology.
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What Does This Say About Us?
Reflecting upon these weirdest things AI has learned about humans, I am, in a sense, both bewildered and alarmed. AI taught me so many things about me and others—our predictability, creativity, and vulnerability. As I look forward, I must keep reminding myself that although AI will know us even better than I wish it were not so, it is simply a tool we can use any way we want to.
FAQ’s
AI learns about human behavior by analyzing vast amounts of data, including text, images, videos, and behavioral patterns. Machine learning models are trained on this data to identify trends, predict actions, and even mimic human decision-making.
Yes, AI can often predict human behavior with surprising accuracy. For example, AI models trained on user data can anticipate your next purchase, suggest what you’ll watch on Netflix, or even predict traffic patterns based on driving habits.
People often form emotional bonds with AI because these systems are designed to simulate empathy and understanding. AI companions like chatbots or virtual assistants provide consistent interaction, making some users feel deeply connected, even though the AI lacks true emotions.
Absolutely. AI-powered tools are shaping how we interact with others by assisting in communication (e.g., AI-generated messages), mediating conflicts, and even influencing romantic attraction through real-time augmented reality filters.
Ethical concerns include privacy issues, potential misuse of data, and the psychological effects of AI interactions. For instance, AI’s ability to implant false memories or influence emotions raises questions about how much control it should have over our perceptions and choices.