Are robots electronic persons?

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Are robots electronic persons?

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Jul 14, 2016

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A draft report for the EU suggests ways we should prepare for a new industrial revolution powered by robots. Is it time to make them electronic persons? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 14, 2016

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Are robots electronic persons?

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