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Chris Malcolm
Recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence have led some to perceive an imminent threat to the human race. Some allege that computers may surpass humans in intelligence and independence, which may lead to a loss of human control over the planet. In the following viewpoint, Chris Malcolm maintains that the creation of artificial intelligence poses no threat to humans. He contends that while computers will become much more powerful, they will not necessarily become more intelligent, and they will not possess an instinct for survival. Malcolm is a lecturer in the School of Artificial Intelligence of the Division of Informatics of Edinburgh University.
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1. As quoted by Malcolm, how does professor de Garis perceive the future of robotics"
2. What are the two extremely difficult areas of artificial...
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