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Chloe Taylor

No, A.I. robot did not side-eye a question about killing people: ‘It’s easy to imagine that it functions like a human. It does not’

Human shaped robot Ameca of British manufacturer Engineered Arts interacts with visitors on July 06, 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Credit: Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

The buzz around A.I. has seen billions of dollars poured into the development of superintelligent machines—and prompted concerns that the technology could bring about mankind’s downfall.

One bot’s response to a reporter’s question at a recent showcase event prompted speculation that it was less than pleased with the nature of the question.

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