In information and communication theory，the metaphor of a “handshake” symbolizes the initial interaction between humans and machines，and it is precisely the connection between human-machine coupling units that forms the current artificial intelligence network system. The mechanism behind this function can be explained through actor-network theory（ANT）with metaphorical insights，as proposed by scholars like Bruno Latour. The intentionality and agency embedded in the AI network grant it a quasi-subject and moral quasi-subject status. To more vividly illustrate the operational states and representations of AI across different contexts，three literary images— “the Half-Blood Prince，”“the Stitched Monster，”and“the Chaos Demon”—are used to metaphorically represent these states. Building on these metaphors，the paper proposes adopting a “positive responsibility” perspective to foster the shared development of humans and AI in creative endeavors.

“handshake”  /  artificial intelligence  /  actor-network theory  /  metaphor