Artificial Intelligence Case Study

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A.I. Dilemma Artificial intelligence is growing up fast, as are robots whose facial expressions can elicit empathy and make your mirror neurons quiver. (Diane Ackerman) The moral dilemma of having robots with A.I. has been a topic on many people 's minds, and corresponding to An Article Posted On “The Atlantic”, They Concluded, “ machines are likely to take over 47 percent of today’s jobs within a few decades.” (par2) And other people disagree with A.I. because they are programmed to have feelings and that’s not genuine. according to the article “ Pros and Cons of A.I.” One of the main cons is explained as follows “A large concern of artificial intelligence is their lack of compassion and sympathy. If these robots are introduced into fields such as healthcare, how can we ensure the patients and customers comfort?” ( par4) However having A.I. might actually be a good thing when it comes to the workforce, as stated in the Article by “Pros Of Artificial Intelligence”, “Having A.I. will be more cost efficient for businesses and robots can do many things that humans can 't”. And in the Article by the New Yorker “The Lowe’s Robot and the Future of Service Work” “robots can theoretically also help to create jobs. If cars made with robots can be sold more cheaply, …show more content…

The short article “ How Robots Could Improve Social Skills In Kids With Autism” explains that kids with disabilities find robots more approachable them humans, making learning clearer. the article states, “The researchers believe robots can trigger social responses in autistic children more effectively than people can. Plus, toys are often more approachable than people for children with autism spectrum disorder.” Autistic kids and children with similar disorders are finding it easier to deal with everyday learning and are continually progressing in their

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