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We Robot News 3/21/12

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Michael Froomkin

We’ve got our first speaker promo up: Neil Richards and William Smart on “How Should the Law Think About Robots?” Many to follow.

Today’s links:

  • University of Miami, Cutting-edge discussion at UM Law will probe complex issues raised by sophisticated robotics
  • Jared Kovach, Eventsnetwork, When is Killing by Robot a War Crime? ‘We Robot 2012’ Conference Seeks Answers

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