Slaves and Robots

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If we invent a machine with a personality and desires, does it deserve freedom?

Robots: Now They’re Learning? Oh Crap!

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In “oh god oh god, we’re all gonna die” news, Japanese researchers are teaching robots how to learn and think. Wait, what?

Technology: Scientists Create Artificial Intelligence Using Human DNA [@darrylzero]

Caltech scientists decided to see if artificial neurons could replicate the human brain.

Google, Won’t You Drive My Car

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Robot cars have 360-degree vision, and they don’t get sleepy, drunk, or distracted when “Since U Been Gone” comes up on shuffle.