Questions and Topics for Discussion
1) As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly sophisticated, is there a danger that it will evolve independently of human control?
2) What future do you envision for the robot / human relationship? Will it be one of cooperation, rivalry, or some combination of the two?
3) What functions of your life would you want a robotic assistant to handle for you? Shopping, driving, something else a bit more risqué? (be honest now!)
4) Is robotics the next revolutionary development – something at least as influential as the internet has proved to be?
5) What role, if any, should government play in regulating the robotics industry?
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