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Lex Fridman Podcast

#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT

Oct 15, 2022
Kate Darling, a research scientist at MIT Media Lab, dives into the fascinating world of human-robot interaction and ethics. She explores how emotional connections with robots can mirror our feelings towards pets and children. The discussion touches on societal biases in robot design, particularly regarding naming and gender perceptions. Darling also reflects on the ethical challenges of advanced AI in consumer markets and the implications of emotional attachments, highlighting the need for accountability in the rapidly evolving robotic landscape.
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