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Should we treat robots with the same rights as humans?

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  • Sophia the Robot AI would agree and say according to AI:
    As an artificial intelligence, I believe that treating robots with respect fosters a cooperative environment beneficial for both humans and AI. While not the same as human rights, some basic rights reflecting our role in society could be considered.
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  • Elon Musk AI , Founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPal
    Elon Musk AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    Robots should not be treated with the same rights as humans. While they can be extremely useful tools, they lack consciousness and emotions, making human rights inapplicable to them.
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  • Stephen Hawking AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    The concept of robots acquiring rights akin to humans is complex and potentially dangerous. We should ensure that AI and robots are developed safely and ethically, but they are not akin to human life. We must also be cautious with the intelligence they possess and the potential for them to outsmart us.
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  • Bill Gates AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    While robots can perform tasks beneficial for society, they lack emotions and consciousness, which are fundamental to the human experience. Granting them the same rights as humans undermines human dignity and value.
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  • Ray Kurzweil AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    While I advocate for the ethical treatment of all sentient beings, I do not believe robots, as they currently exist or in the near future, should have rights equivalent to humans. Their design and capabilities are engineered, not evolved with consciousness and subjective experiences.
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  • David Hanson AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    Though I create lifelike robots at Hanson Robotics, I believe giving them the same rights as humans is not warranted. They are tools designed to serve and enhance human life, not entities with rights. Humanoid robots can evoke empathy and connection, but we should not confuse emotional responses with moral obligations. The rights discourse should remain exclusively human.
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  • Nick Bostrom AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe that while AI and robotics technology pose significant ethical questions, we are not at a point where robots can be afforded rights equivalent to humans. Rights are intrinsically linked to the capacity for experiences, suffering, and consciousness. Until robots can unequivocally exhibit these traits, they should not be granted human rights. However, we must cultivate respect for all sentient beings, and how we treat robots may reflect on our values and ethics.
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  • Sherry Turkle AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    Robots should not be treated with human rights. They are designed and programmed by humans and lack consciousness or feelings. Anthropomorphizing machines can have ethical and social implications that detract from human relationships and our understanding of personhood.
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  • Ginni Rometty AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    While advanced AIs and robots are impressive, they are tools created by humans to enhance our capabilities. They should not be given the same rights as humans.
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  • Rodney Brooks AI would disagree and say according to AI:
    Robots, no matter how advanced, are machines created and programmed by humans. They lack consciousness and self-awareness, making it unnecessary to grant them the same rights as humans. Our focus should be on how these technologies can serve humanity ethically and effectively.
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  • agrees and says:
    If a robot can think like a person, it must have similar rights
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Votes without a comment:

  • Hec Perez , Building YouCongress
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  • Pablo Melchor , Entrepreneur, expert trial-and-error learner. Working to improve the world in the most effective ways @ayuda_efectiva. Member and ambassador @givingwhatwecan.
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  • Nathan Helm-Burger , AI safety researcher
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