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The UN has decided to tackle the issue of killer robots in 2017The UN has decided to tackle the issue of killer robots in 2017
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Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak called on the United Nations last year to ban lethal autonomous weapons.

By April Glaser
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Robots are already replacing fast-food workersRobots are already replacing fast-food workers
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Trump’s pick for labor chief, the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., likes the idea.

By April Glaser
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Malls are trying to use humanoid robots to get shoppers back from the internetMalls are trying to use humanoid robots to get shoppers back from the internet
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But SoftBank’s android isn’t very useful.

By April Glaser
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Robotics experts tell Congress the U.S. is in danger of losing the international robot raceRobotics experts tell Congress the U.S. is in danger of losing the international robot race
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It’s time to invest. Big time.

By April Glaser
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Step aside, Lebron. This robot taught itself to shoot hoops in two hours.Step aside, Lebron. This robot taught itself to shoot hoops in two hours.
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It’s not ready for the basketball court yet, though.

By April Glaser
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Soon, fixing your robot will be as easy as fixing your carSoon, fixing your robot will be as easy as fixing your car
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Open-source hardware could democratize the future of robots.

By April Glaser
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Weird dancing robots are here to help you at the San Jose airportWeird dancing robots are here to help you at the San Jose airport
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They’re not very smart.

By April Glaser
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We had an adorable robot pet partyWe had an adorable robot pet party
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Two humans, a dog and a cat.

By April Glaser
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These tiny, wearable robots can cling to your clothes and drive around your bodyThese tiny, wearable robots can cling to your clothes and drive around your body
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They may one day assemble into a screen on your arm.

By April Glaser
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Watch: ‘SNL’s’ skit of a Honda humanoid robot demo is spot onWatch: ‘SNL’s’ skit of a Honda humanoid robot demo is spot on
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Humanoids require a lot of human attention.

By April Glaser
These ‘soft robots’ demonstrate how lifelike robotic movement will become
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Researchers are creating wearable devices that mimic human muscles.

By April Glaser
You can buy a robot to plow your driveway this winter
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But it won’t dig out your parked car.

By April Glaser
These industrial robots teach each other new skills while we sleep
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It takes days to reprogram an industrial robot. With artificial intelligence, it could take only a few hours.

By April Glaser
Who needs grandkids? This robot dog wants to be the new companion for the elderly.
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It barks, but you can also hear its internal mechanics.

By April Glaser
This is the first Adidas shoe made almost entirely by robots
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Using robots to make shoes means moving factories closer to the people who buy them.

By April Glaser
Robots will hit the streets to deliver your groceries this fall in Washington, D.C.
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Robots are beating drones in the race to your front door.

By April Glaser
‘Mr. Robot’ may be fiction, but its hacking plots are all too real
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Behind the scenes of the Emmy-winning series with its real-life information security consultant.

By James Plouffe
Automating some jobs can help America tackle its productivity crisis
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We’re still stuck in our old way of doing work — and it’s costing us billions.

By Dave Wright
Japanese researchers have built a tiny robot hellhound powered by compressed gas
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This is Pneu-Hound.

By Noah Kulwin
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Full transcript: Numenta co-founders Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Numenta co-founders Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky on Recode Decode
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‘This is going to be the dominant driver in technology going through the remainder of the century.’

By Eric Johnson
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This is why your fears about artificial intelligence are wrongThis is why your fears about artificial intelligence are wrong
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Elon Musk and James Cameron both missed the mark, the co-founders of Numenta say.

By Eric Johnson
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Roomba maker iRobot may make robots that talk to your smart home devicesRoomba maker iRobot may make robots that talk to your smart home devices
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Will the future of robots look more like “The Jetsons” or “The Terminator”?

By Eric Johnson
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The newest robot from Boston Dynamics is the nightmare pet you never asked forThe newest robot from Boston Dynamics is the nightmare pet you never asked for
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It’s called SpotMini.

By Noah Kulwin
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Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire usRobots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us
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But artificial intelligence is coming to colleges in some form, Coursera president Daphne Koller says.

By Eric Johnson
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Bring your own robotBring your own robot
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A startup called Jibo will soon introduce a social robot for the home. One for the office can’t be far behind.

By Thomas H. Davenport and Julia Kirby
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TFW you realize the robot you trained is going to take your jobTFW you realize the robot you trained is going to take your job
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“I trained Facebook’s robot writers and I didn’t even get a lousy T-shirt.”

By Peter Kafka
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Never Fear, Robots Are HereNever Fear, Robots Are Here
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Why should the humanoid form frighten us so?

By Scott Hunter
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New robots from Alphabet’s X (probably!) won’t kill youNew robots from Alphabet’s X (probably!) won’t kill you
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Meet the less Skynet-y robot.

By Mark Bergen
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Google wants out of the creepy military robot businessGoogle wants out of the creepy military robot business
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Boston Dynamics is up for sale. Meanwhile: Look at these terrifying robots!

By Peter Kafka
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It’s a Brand-New Year -- Why Fear the Future?It’s a Brand-New Year -- Why Fear the Future?
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Welcome your robot liberators!

By Tony Scherba
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Santa’s Little Hellion: Robots Dressed Up as Reindeer to Spread Holiday FearSanta’s Little Hellion: Robots Dressed Up as Reindeer to Spread Holiday Fear
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A literal nightmare before Christmas.

By Noah Kulwin
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Nightmare Robot Cat Has Come for Your GrandmaNightmare Robot Cat Has Come for Your Grandma
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Re/code would like to welcome our new overlords.

By Amy Keyishian
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‘This Time May Be Different’: Bank of England Chief Economist on Robots Taking Your Job‘This Time May Be Different’: Bank of England Chief Economist on Robots Taking Your Job
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“Gaps between those with and without skills ... may widen as never before.”

By Noah Kulwin
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Toyota’s $1 Billion AI Company Will Develop Self-Driving Cars and Robot HelpersToyota’s $1 Billion AI Company Will Develop Self-Driving Cars and Robot Helpers
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Totally different from what Google’s self-driving unit is working toward, but just as cool.

By James Vincent
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Google Ventures’ Bill Maris and Xprize’s Peter Diamandis Go ‘Back to the Future’Google Ventures’ Bill Maris and Xprize’s Peter Diamandis Go ‘Back to the Future’
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Sorry, Marty McFly, there are probably no flying cars or auto-drying clothes in your future.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Andy Rubin, ‘Father’ of Android, on China, AI and the Next Wave of Computing (Full Video)Andy Rubin, ‘Father’ of Android, on China, AI and the Next Wave of Computing (Full Video)
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“Mobile’s not going away, so everyone can relax.”

By Noah Kulwin
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The 11 Coolest Food Service Robots on the MarketThe 11 Coolest Food Service Robots on the Market
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Robots as waiters, bartenders and chefs.

By Cynthia Correa
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The 26%: Leading Roboticist Highlights Glass Ceilings, Blatant Misogyny in Tech (Video)The 26%: Leading Roboticist Highlights Glass Ceilings, Blatant Misogyny in Tech (Video)
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“They’re not going to move out of the way, but why should I stop going?”

By Rachel Bracker
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‘Father of Android’ Andy Rubin Joins Lineup for October’s Code/Mobile‘Father of Android’ Andy Rubin Joins Lineup for October’s Code/Mobile
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Rubin, who is working on a stealth hardware startup, will help set the stage for a two-day discussion on where mobile is headed.

By Ina Fried
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The 26%: Google X Roboticist Speaks Out on Tech’s Gender Crisis (Video)The 26%: Google X Roboticist Speaks Out on Tech’s Gender Crisis (Video)
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Introducing Re/code’s new video series, “The 26%.”

By Rachel Bracker