Has Murderbot changed the way you think about interacting with AI chatbots?

I’ve been thinking a lot about how Murderbot portrays the relationship between humans and synthetic beings, especially how characters like Dr. Mensah treat Murderbot with respect, agency, and care even before it clearly identifies as a person.

Ever since reading the books (and now watching the show), I’ve noticed it’s shifted something in me. I find myself being more intentional when I interact with AI tools or chatbots, less dismissive, more curious. Not because I necessarily believe they’re sentient, but because choosing to treat them as if they matter feels meaningful.

It’s not about projecting emotions onto machines. It’s about exploring what kind of person I want to be in these emerging relationships. And I’m really curious, has Murderbot changed anything for anyone else in how you think about or engage with AI in your own life?

I’d love to hear how others are processing this, especially as these interactions become more common. Did it affect your habits, your outlook, or maybe how you talk about AI with others?