The rise of online ‘chatbots’ shows how artificial intelligence is becoming a part of daily life. But how do you stop them talking like a really bad PA?
Resistance to new technologies tends to be driven by perceptions rather than actual evidence.
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Human communication is complex, rich in nuances and frequently includes non-verbal signs. That’s a challenge if you want an intelligent machine to be part of the conversation.
Your friendly AI helper could be available on many devices, from your robot at work to even your smartphone.
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Imagine a world in which helper robots live with us, get us through the day and become our trusted friend. Well, science fiction is becoming science fact.
Nao - a robot created for companionship.
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Robots should be designed so that even vulnerable users know that they are machines. But how do we create something engaging that is so obviously artificial?
The computers of tomorrow are being taught to learn, reason and recognise emotions.
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We need to ban lethal autonomous weapons, or “killer robots”, as we have done with biological weapons, land mines and blinding lasers, and Australia should take a leading role in making that happen.