A new report by the Lords Select Committee in the UK claims that Britain is in a strong position to be a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence. But to get there—and to keep AI ...

Robots have never felt as close to becoming a part of everyday life as they do today. Their widespread use now seems likely ...

In what may become one of the most controversial advances in medical technology, a Chinese research team has developed a humanoid robot equipped with a fully functional artificial womb, capable of ...

Honesty is the best policy… most of the time. Social norms help humans understand when we need to tell the truth and when we shouldn’t, to spare someone’s feelings or avoid harm. But how do these ...

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BEIJING — South Korea’s obsession with technology has led it to consider what may be the first government-backed ethical code for robots. Already well advanced in considering potential uses for robots ...

Knox College will host a discussion on the rights of robots at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. The event, titled "Rights for Robots," will explore questions about artificial ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Imagine your child pouring out their heart to a chatbot ...

Mental health care can be difficult to access in the U.S. Insurance coverage is spotty and there aren’t enough mental health professionals to cover the nation’s need, leading to long waits and costly ...