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Seniors - Essay

You are writing  an essay on Monday, January 9th concerning the role of robotics and/or artificial intelligence in our daily lives. What impact, both positive and negative, are these new technologies having on our lives? What do you believe will happen in the next few years in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence, and more importantly, how will those developments affect humans and their humanity?

In order to prepare for this essay, we have read a short story, watched film clips (also below) and discussed the issue at length in class.  In addition to the information gathered so far, you are required to bring and use ONE recent news article on the subject on Monday. The article can be about anything we've discussed, including artificial intelligence and robotics -- in the workplace (i.e. assembly lines, or the da Vinci surgery system), in the military (i.e. drone aircraft), and in the home. You will also be required to reference the short story in your paper.

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