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Why AI is a Dangerous Dream

Posted September 01, 2009 9:26 AM

From New Scientist - Online News:

Robotics expert Noel Sharkey used to be a believer in artificial intelligence. So why does he now think that AI is a dangerous myth that could lead to a dystopian future of unintelligent, unfeeling robot carers and soldiers? Nic Fleming finds out.

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stevem
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09/01/2009 2:50 PM

The picture looks like a good caption question.

Robot : " Now listen Noel, are you going to epoxy my power switch in the 'ON' position or do I have to get procto-robot in here? "

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09/03/2009 1:25 AM

By convention and ethical philosophy any automaton receiving intelligence similar to sentient should actually be free; that should put a damper on the dangerous obsession with a new form of master/slave. Automation should have a minimization to minimal mechanics or physics as it's ideal goal for environment like function!

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