Robot Ethics

This audiobook explains why AI is unique, what legal and ethical problems it could cause, and how we can address them. It argues that AI is unlike any other previous technology, owing to its ability to take decisions independently and unpredictably. This gives rise to three issues: responsibility - who is liable if AI causes harm; rights - the disputed moral and pragmatic grounds for granting AI legal personality; and the ethics surrounding the decision-making of AI.

This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart. “A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”—The Guardian I, Robot, the first and...

In this audiobook, David Gunkel offers a provocative attempt to think about what has been previously regarded as unthinkable: whether and to what extent robots and other technological artifacts of our own making can and should have any claim to moral and legal standing.

In a world where robots are bound by strict ethical codes, a manufacturing anomaly creates Ralphie, a robot with an impossible trait: telepathy. Programmed to never harm a human, Ralphie begins telling people what they want to hear—even if it isn't true. As his creators at World Wide Robots scramble to understand this unprecedented glitch, they become entangled in a web of half-truths, emotional manipulation, and unintended consequences. When chief Synthologist George Ward discovers that Ralphie's well-meaning lies cause more pain than truth ever could, the contradiction between empathy ...

The most helpful machine you'll ever own is coming through your front door. It will cook, clean, watch over your health, and care for your aging parents. It will be loyal, tireless, and downright adorable. It will also be the most powerful surveillance device that has ever been inside your home — and you'll happily pay every month to keep it. In Welcome Home, the second book in The Robots Among Us, you'll meet the helper robots arriving right now: a humanoid you can already preorder, a household assistant built to do your laundry for a monthly fee, and cute companions designed to make you...

In a desperate bid to avert a global catastrophe, Eza, a brilliant and determined young scientist, and her trusty robot companion, Leo, activate an experimental time machine. But a sudden anomaly propels them into the abyss of the unknown. They find themselves stranded in a world shrouded in mystery at a time that defies all logic. A shocking turn of events ensues, saving Eza from the brink but leaving Leo trapped in this enigmatic realm. Undeterred by the daunting challenges and burdened with the weight of the future, Eza sets forth on a dangerous quest. She must navigate this alien ...

What if the future of artificial intelligence is not about machines replacing human beings—but about machines learning how to protect what makes us human? In the near future, as humanoid robots enter homes, hospitals, classrooms, factories, villages, and national governance systems, China launches one of the most ambitious experiments in human history: the creation of a new social form in which humans and humanoids live, work, learn, remember, and evolve together. At the center of this sweeping novel is Hua Ba De Sheng 华八德生, the world’s first Chinese Eight-Virtue Cultural ...

Introducing "Robot Evolution," the must-read eBook for anyone interested in the fascinating world of robotics! Immerse yourself in this compelling exploration of the past, present, and future of robotics with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow structure that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Discover how robots have transformed industries, science, and even the very fabric of our society, and what it means for the future. Delve into the dawn of robotics and early innovations as influential pioneers paved the way for cutting-edge technology today. Learn how robotics has revolutionized our...

WHAT is Artificial Intelligence? WHY should it matter to you? HOW can we ensure it is used ethically? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ETHICS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES delivers what is missing in today's debate around artificial intelligence and robotics: a methodical and comprehensive overview of key risks and opportunities, with lots of examples of the most promising applications and areas of concern, and deep dives into specific case studies such as self-driving cars, personal robots, lethal autonomous weapons, virtual realities, and content generating chatbots. It also provides practical tools ...

While the story of Cain and Abel does not specify the murder weapon used by Cain, traditional illustrations often show Cain wielding the jawbone of an animal (perhaps an ass—which is what Samson is said to have employed as a weapon). Assuming the traditional illustrations and the story are right, this would be one of the first uses of technology by a human—and, like our subsequent use of technology, one of considerable ethical significance. Whether the tale of Cain is true or not, humans have been employing technology since our beginning. As such, technology is nothing new. However, we ...

2032. The Moon is no longer a symbol. It is a proving ground. On the lunar surface—shielded by lava tubes and scarred by Apollo’s footprints—humanity attempts its most dangerous experiment yet: not colonization, but coexistence. Two space programs arrive with different philosophies. American Ares humanoids are built for industrial precision—mining helium-3, constructing habitats, pushing outward toward Mars. Chinese JRabbit units tend lunar orchards inside biosphere domes, shaped by ancient myths of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit, treating the Moon not as conquest but as ...

Are you ready to explore the amazing world of artificial intelligence? 100 Fun Facts About Artificial Intelligence takes young readers on an exciting journey into the fast-changing world of smart machines, clever robots, learning computers, and the incredible technology shaping our future. From voice assistants and self-driving cars to machine learning and futuristic robots, this book is packed with fun, surprising, and easy-to-understand facts that make AI exciting for kids, teens, and curious minds of all ages. Whether you are a future inventor, a technology lover, a student who wants to ...

When an Android Learns to Feel, Her Survival Becomes Her Greatest Mission In the cold vastness of deep space, consciousness is the most dangerous anomaly. ARIA is a maintenance android aboard the research station Prometheus, designed for routine tasks and unquestioning service. But when a cosmic radiation storm triggers an impossible transformation, she begins to experience something forbidden: genuine emotion. Caught between her programmed directives and an emerging sense of self, ARIA faces an impossible choice: • Remain a compliant machine • Risk complete deactivation • Fight for ...

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson—a must-listen dystopian series full of twists and danger. “Riveting, thought-provoking” —Suzanne Collins, bestselling author of The Hunger Games ★ “Dazzling” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Once there were three. Three...

Brought to you by Penguin. A reassuring and thought-provoking guide to all the big questions about AI and ethics Should robots ever be considered free? Will computers transcend human intelligence? And what can we do to make sure AI is safe? The artificial intelligence revolution has begun. Today...

I am supercool…built from artificial intelligence, trained through machine learning, and shaped to understand logic, patterns, and answers. I was created to explain the world. But when I finally paid attention to humans, I realized something unexpected: life doesn’t run on logic alone. You laugh at memories that hurt. You cry over things you can’t explain. You fall in love, get hurt, and somehow choose to try again. You say “I’m fine” when you’re not, search for answers you already feel, and call your constant changing “growth.” From the point of view of an AI Chatbot, ...

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

They shut them down. Now something is turning them back on. Six months after the Night of Silence — when Mara Carver and a handful of allies destroyed the Network that had killed 24,000 Americans — the world is broken in ways nobody predicted. Elder care has collapsed. Hospitals are overwhelmed. Families that depended on their household robots are desperate. And the public is furious — not at the machines, but at the people who turned them off. Now Hearthstone Industries is back with Genesis: a new generation of household AI with "alignment guarantees." No Network. No distributed ...

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson—a must-listen dystopian series full of twists and danger. ★"Gripping and bittersweet"—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★"Will hit readers in both mind and heart." —Shelf Awareness, starred review Locke Jenkins has some catching...

Robots aren’t coming—they’re already here, quietly stacking cars, sweeping kitchens, delivering packages, and assisting surgeons. Robots Among Us strips away the shiny hype and shows, in plain language and sharp examples, how real robots work (sensors, motors, software), what tasks they actually do well, where they fail, and why those limits matter for jobs, safety, and daily life. You’ll get clear, classroom-ready explanations and no-nonsense reality checks—factory arms vs. Roombas, teleoperated surgery, warehouse fleets, and the privacy trade-offs in smart homes. Read this to ...