Power to the Robots: Power to the Robots, Right On!

by Wesley J. Smith

We have yet to ensure equal rights for humans, some demand “rights” for animals, and now we have a group dedicated to ensuring equal rights for robots—when they exist, that is. What rights would those be? After all, robots would not be alive:Existence, Independence, and the Pursuit . . . . Continue Reading »

14 Jun 2007

Ethical Guidelines to Protect Robots From Abuse

by Wesley J. Smith

This is so ridiculous. Ethical guidelines are being drafted to protect humans from robot abuse and robots from human abuse. First, robots are inanimate objects. I don’t care how sophisticated or “intelligent” they become, they could no more be abused than my vacuum cleaner or the . . . . Continue Reading »

9 Mar 2007