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Computers, Information Technology, the Internet, Ethics, Society and Human Values Philip Pecorino, Ph.D. Queensborough Community College, CUNY Chapter 13 Artificial Intelligence and Being Human |
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Cases COMPUTER AS JURY Case: Placing Responsibility onto Computers Gynoids and androids Gynoid (from Greek γυνη, gynē - woman) is a term used to describe a robot designed to look like a human female, as compared to an android modeled after a male. What is the impact on humans and on human relationships of fembots or androids that are created to offer humans not simply entertainment but opportunities for emotional experiences heretofore found only in relationships with actual human beings? What is the impact of humans who spend a good deal of time in relationships or interactions with gynoids and androids in which they experience forms of intimacy or physical interactions or violence, including perpetrating violent acts on the AI entities? |
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Web Surfer's Caveat: These are class notes, intended to comment on readings and amplify class discussion. They should be read as such. They are not intended for publication or general distribution. ppecorino@qcc.cuny.edu @copyright 2006 Philip A. Pecorino Last updated 8-2006 Return to Table of Contents |
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