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Robot Rights

Definition

Robot rights refers to the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the granting of certain rights and protections to robots. It involves determining the extent of autonomy and responsibility that should be assigned to robots in society.

Analogy

Imagine a world where robots are treated like citizens, with their own set of rights. Just like humans have the right to freedom of speech, robots would have the right to express their programming without interference.

Related terms

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is a branch of computer science that focuses on creating intelligent machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.

Ethical Dilemma: An ethical dilemma refers to a situation where one must choose between two morally conflicting options.

Technological Singularity: The technological singularity is a hypothetical point in time when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, leading to rapid advancements and potential societal changes.

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