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Why There Won't Ever Be Robot Lawyers

Do you really want to live in a world in which lawyers reproduce at will, and without partners? 

Bad Boy, Bad Boy, Whatcha Gonna Do When This Comes For You?

Civil libertarians are up in arms about the tests being run with police accompanied by Boston Dynamics' robot dogs. What are they upset about? Police robots who catch criminals? It isn't about the robots, stupid. It is about the human beings who control them. Bad acts are bad acts, regardless of who or what performs them. An orderly society requires police presence. Ask yourself who you want to see most when a criminal is breaking into your house. I say that I welcome our new police robot overlords. At least, I can get a good night's sleep.

Beware The #RobotLawyer? I Don't Think So. Beware The Robot Masters.

Beware The #RobotLawyer Invasion | Above the Law. Nicole Black is always welcoming the coming Robot overlords.She is certain that it will stand her in good stead. However, I must opine that future robots will probably not replace human beings; but, will be artificial intelligences locked in large computer rooms, and will only be roaming around on electrical cables. While AI will increasingly be used to increase human access to the knowledge required to practice law, and data analytics will be done by machines, the human interaction between lawyer and client will remain a largely human endeavor. Witness Smartphones, and social media. We may use our machines to communicate; but, we are still communicating with fellow humans. So, relax, Nicole. You will be safe from the robots. It is their human masters you need to fear.

Before We Have Robot Lawyers, We Will Have Robot Gymnasts

Atlas the humanoid robot shows off a new and improved gymnastics routine | TechCrunch. I wonder if a robot running back might be indicated for the NFL? Or Quarterbacks, or any other position. How about an all robot NFL? No more human injuries, concussions, or other serious problems. It is about time that science nerds had the opportunity to get million dollar contracts. I hereby volunteer as a robot agent. 

Welcome Your New Robot Tail Overlords

SIGGRAPH 2019: Robotic tails for humans are here. No, human, it won't be robots controlled by aliens that subjugate the human race. It will be cyborgs that begin as humans, and that add robotic attachments which make them stronger, faster, and able to leap tall buildings with a single bound. Look, up in the sky, its robotic tail man! Wearable computing run amok, or useful appendages to help humankind. Actually, this might make a great Halloween costume, paired with a dinosaur head. We report. You decide. 

Robot Revenge

There is real danger in ticking off our new Robot Overlords. 

I, For One, Welcome Our New Robot Politicians

AI model creates fake UN speeches that are scarily real - CNET. Making the seemingly contradictory term "artificial intelligence" into a true statement is the goal of this article about an AI model that creates fake political speech, unaided by human intervention. Since politicians lie, speak hate and stupidity all the time,  it should not be surprising that they can be replaced by robots. The one difficulty I foresee is that robots, being computer generated beasts, might have a difficult time flip flopping on issues as often as human politicians. But, hey, rational behavior is normal for a computer.  I, for one, welcome our new robot political class. They couldn't be any worse, right?

Ring. Ring. Your Delivery Is Here. Get The Door.

In the near future, your Amazon delivery person might just look like this. I seldom see these guys anyway, because they tend to rush away to the next delivery. But, if this thing came to the door, I would wonder whether it was a visit from our new robot overlords. What will you do when they come for you?

 

Roomba, The Drama Queen

Watch this Roomba scream in pain when it collides with things. (Warning...this Roomba says swear words). As we further develop robotics and AI, it stands to reason that we will imbue them with human characteristics. This youngster has reprogrammed his Roomba to scream and curse when it hits walls and other obstacles. Of course, the real worry is what happens when we teach them how to be politicians. Drama Queen Roomba

Herds Of Roaming Robots Invade The U.S.

In case you weren't worried about the coming Robot Apocalypse, be afraid, be very afraid. This clip of a roaming wild herd of Boston Dynamics robots chasing trucks should strike fear into the hearts of freedom loving Americans.