Abusing a robot won't hurt it, but it could make you a crueller person
- Written by Simon Coghlan, Research fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne
Robots like AIBO can provide companionship to humans, and in some instances humans may even develop a strong emotional attachment to them. SHUTTERSTOCKSet in a dystopian 2019, the sci-fi classic Blade Runner explores how artificial humans could impact our humanity. Harrison Ford’s character experiences powerful emotional and moral effects...
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