Computer says no: Researchers believe we could communicate and debate with robots within three years
- Researchers say robots and humans could decide on plans together – or even argue the best approach
- Humans could even order robots to break rules – but the robots may argue back
Robots and computers could soon be having meaningful conversations and even arguments with humans, potentially within the next three years.
A new research project at the University of Aberdeen will develop systems that allow men to debate decisions with robots – opening up the possibility of human operators discussing action plans with robots and, if necessary, ordering them to break rules.
While Isaac Asimov fans might baulk at that last possibility – it does open up a world where intelligent technology will make life easier for humans.
For their part, the computers would be able to argue in favour of decisions or inform their operators that certain tasks are impossible.
Lead researcher Dr Wamberto Vasconcelos, from the University of Aberdeen, said the aim is to increase human trust in intelligent technology – and that early versions of the software could be available in just three years.
‘Autonomous systems such as robots are an integral part of modern industry, used to carry out tasks without continuous human guidance,’ he said.
THE THREE RULES OF ROBOTICS
If robots gain a form of intelligence, and the ability to dialogue with humans, perhaps the creators should consider implementing the Three Rules of Robotics.
Written by science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov, the rules were meant to iron-clad man’s safety from robots, but as the author’s short stories make clear, the rules are not infallible.
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
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The End Of Humanity: Rise of the Robots
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