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Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

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Robots are designed to elicit emotions in us, especially empathy. I chat to philosopher Dr Joanna Malinowska about the benefits, and dangers, of robots designed to be cute. That's especially in the context of sex robots, and the treatment of women.

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Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

Paddy Stephens