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Robots

We Need Ethical Robots. Asimov's Laws Are A Good Way To Start

Benjamin Kuipers Professor Of Computer Science And Engineering University Of Michigan
June 27, 2016

The world is approaching the time when robots in our daily lives will be making decisions about how to act. What guidelines should we give them?

As robots become integrated into society more widely, we need to be sure they’ll behave well among us. In 1942, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov attempted to lay out a philosophical and moral framework for ensuring robots serve humanity, and guarding against their becoming destructive overlords.
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This Sim City Is Exploring the Future of Auto Transport

October 20, 2014
Though fully functional self-driving vehicles are considered another 10 years or so away from commercial viability, industry leaders are already preparing for what will surely revolutionize transportation as we know it, investing millions into research and development.
 
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Perspectives

How Wireless Makes the Industrial Internet Work — Q&A With Mark Bartolomeo

Mark Bartolomeo Verizon
October 10, 2014
The Industrial Internet is revolutionizing how businesses operate across a range of industries, with companies from railways to healthcare providers starting to reap the benefits of machine-to-machine connectivity.
 
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