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.

MIT research scientist Kate Darling discusses human-robot emotional connections, trust in AI, interactions with robots at home, and the future of human-AI partnerships in the workplace. She highlights the importance of understanding human psychology in technology development and the potential societal impacts of AI companions.

Dr. Kate Darling, heading AI and ethics research group at Boston Dynamics, discusses AI, humanoid robots, and her kids' love for the Marty Robot at the local supermarket. The podcast recaps RoboBusiness 2023 event and Amazon's testing of Digit humanoid. Excitement surrounds the possibilities of automation in transportation and urban infrastructure. The challenges of creating humanoid robots and the importance of societal adaptation to effectively utilize robots are explored.

Are robots going to take over? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson & comic co-host Negin Farsad explore our future with artificial intelligence by looking at our past with animals with robot ethicist and author of A New Breed, Dr. Kate Darling. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-robot-ethics-with-dr-kate-darling/ Thanks to our Patrons Dino Vidić, Violetta + my mom, Izzy, Jeni Morrow, Sian Alam, Leonard Drikus Jansen Van Vuuren, Marc Wolff, LaylaNicoleXO, Eric Colombel, Jonathan Siebern, and Chris Beck for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Photo: Harland Quarrington/MOD, OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

In this insightful discussion, Kate Darling, a leading robot ethicist, explores the complex emotional connection humans have with robots. She shares how we're wired to project emotions onto machines, using personal anecdotes like her experience with a robotic dinosaur toy. Kate raises ethical questions about these bonds, especially in sensitive applications such as the military. The conversation also delves into how our interactions with robots mirror human relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics as technology evolves.