Human-like Ai Is Dangerous For Society

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The voice on the other end of the phone sounded just a little too human. In May, Google shocked the world with a demo of Duplex, its AI robocall assistant for accomplishing real-world tasks. The system can do things that you, as a busy person, might have little time or patience for, like booking a hair appointment or a restaurant reservation.

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