The Ill-Advised Debate on Granting Legal Rights to AI
As tech giants fuel speculation on sentient AI, experts warn anthropomorphising distracts from urgent digital harms. Explore the risks of granting legal rights to machines.
As tech giants fuel speculation on sentient AI, experts warn anthropomorphising distracts from urgent digital harms. Explore the risks of granting legal rights to machines.
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