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Today: New Research Uncovers Surprising Healthcare Implications in Patient Empathy for Robots

Nov 21, 2024
07:09

Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson dive into groundbreaking research, discussing how humans feel empathy—even pity—for robots. From trembling movements to sad sounds, these robots are tugging at heartstrings, but can this empathy be manipulated? Join us as we explore the surprising ethical implications for healthcare, the potential to use emotional AI in patient care, and the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting these emerging tools.

01:21 Ethical Implications and Historical Context

03:43 Cybersecurity and Emotional Robots in Healthcare

05:00 Future of Empathy-Driven Technology in Healthcare

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