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Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?

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Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?

Season 2013 Episode 16 | 7m 7s

From R2-D2 to the Jetsons, our future robot companions promise to be helpful and handy! But many people have their concerns: will the development of artificial intelligence end up REPLACING humans in the work force, pushing already high unemployment through the roof?!?!

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