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02/13/2020
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By Cassie B.
Factory workers can use this smartphone app to program robots… but so could hackers
A new smartphone app that will allow users to program any robot to perform a particular task is getting a lot of attention, but not all of it is positive. While the program may lower the cost of building and programming robots for businesses, there could be some serious drawbacks. Researchers from Purdue University have […]
10/08/2019
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By Cassie B.
Machines CAN’T love you back: Experts warn against the dangers of being attached to life-like robots
Advances in robotics mean that robots can now make quick work of many of the tasks that humans have struggled with, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is embracing these machines. In fact, many robot makers have given their creations some very human-like traits in an effort to make them more widely accepted. However, experts […]
08/05/2019
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By Cassie B.
Artificial justice: Estonia is building a robot judge to settle backlogged cases
Estonia has come up with a solution to its backlog of small claims disputes that is as novel as it is disturbing: They’re building a robot judge to decide on pending cases. As outrageous as it sounds, officials from the country’s Ministry of Justice have asked Chief Data Officer Ott Velsberg to design an artificial […]
12/10/2018
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By Cassie B.
Amazon warehouse robot pepper sprays 24 employees, sends them all to the hospital, one in critical condition
An unfortunate “robot mishap” was behind a bear repellant spray incident at an Amazon warehouse that sent dozens of workers to the hospital. The accident comes at a time when many Amazon warehouse workers are already on edge as they see robots increasingly taking over their tasks and threatening their jobs, and now they have […]
12/08/2018
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By Cassie B.
Walmart unveils fleet of floor-mopping robots to replace human workers who keep complaining about wages
Retail giant Walmart has found an interesting, and not terribly surprising, response to the ongoing pressure to increase minimum wages by hiring a fleet of robots to sweep its floors and cut humans out of the equation entirely. The company has just announced that it has enlisted a fleet of 360 “custodial” robots to autonomously […]
09/24/2018
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By Cassie B.
Former Google bigwig launches AI “church” that positions technology as GOD
It might be tempting to crack jokes about today’s smartphone-obsessed youth seeming to worship their devices, but for one man, the concept of technology as a deity is reaching disturbing heights. Former Google executive Anthony Levandowski has filed IRS paperwork to establish an official religion devoted to technology. Not only will this bizarre religion worship […]
08/18/2018
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By Cassie B.
Two-legged robot able to move over rugged terrain, just like the AT-AT walker in Star Wars
If you have ever seen a bipedal robot walking, you might have noticed that they tend to tip over a lot. Balance may not be their strong suit right now, but scientists are getting closer every day to overcoming this long-standing challenge. Robots that move on legs must be able to move across rugged terrain […]
05/22/2018
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By Cassie B.
China develops an “emotional surveillance” system that allows supervisors to use mind-reading hats to spot emotional employees
Good managers stay on top of their workers, ensuring they are productive but also connecting with them as people to foster employee satisfaction. However, in China, these sentiments go way too far as some companies are now using “emotional surveillance” systems to track workers’ emotions. According to the South China Morning Post, a government-backed project […]
05/10/2018
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By Cassie B.
New AI tech will allow military drones to decide who to kill, experts warn warfare will go “from fighting to EXTERMINATION”
A recent announcement from the U.S. army about new drone technology is adding a new dimension to the ongoing ethical debate about drones. The army said it’s developing drones that have the power to target people and vehicles using artificial intelligence, taking human involvement entirely out of the equation. Military drones are currently controlled by […]
02/25/2018
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By Cassie B.
The survival of humanity may soon depend on acquiring the tools and skills to murder robots
A video of the new Spot Mini robot from Boston Dynamics is striking fear in the minds of those who understand how quickly the latest and greatest inventions can turn into our worst nightmares. In the video, the robot can be seen standing in front of a door. Around 12 seconds later, another Spot Mini […]
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