Brain reacts differently to human vs computer games

[Sabine Reljic / Willow Shenlin]

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/05/2181354/brain-treats-human-c...

"Poker players rely on a special region of the brain, as well as a poker face, when deciding whether to bluff or call, according to Duke University research made public Thursday. As proof, the region reacted differently when someone was playing a human or a computer. The research could be used in learning more about human emotions such as empathy. Researchers observed the neural reactions of people competing at a poker game, both against a computer and against an opponent the participants knew to be human."

What do you think this means if applied to non-human tutors?