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Three laws of robotics are completely fictional concepts

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People constantly cite Isaac Asimov's laws as if they are actual legislative bedrock for artificial intelligence. In reality, they are plot devices created by a science fiction writer specifically because they fail catastrophically and make for great storytelling. If you are relying on them to stop your automated vacuum from turning hostile, you are entirely out of luck.

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