Robot Rights? Are Ye Kiddin’ Me?

24 April, 2007 (16:13) | Science! | By: Loris Z.

Scientists call for public debate on possible roles:

Scientists have criticised a government report which advocated a debate on granting rights to super-intelligent robots in the future as “a distraction”. They say the public should instead be consulted over the use of robots by the military and police, as carers for the elderly and as sex toys.

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