Data Dilemma: The Unseen Driver of Tomorrow's Robots

Data Dilemma: The Unseen Driver of Tomorrow's Robots
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Imagine a world where your coffee is brewed by a robot that learned its craft from YouTube videos of baristas — quirky yet unsettling, right?

The rapid evolution of robotics is not just about the machines themselves but the rich, diverse data they require to operate autonomously. As robots transition from performing programmed tasks to learning from real-world interactions, the demand for nuanced data skyrockets.

Companies are now scavenging for every bit of usable data — from robotic arms flipping pancakes hundreds of times to extensive video libraries of everyday tasks. However, this relentless data hunt raises profound ethical and legal questions.

What happens when the data driving robotic intelligence crosses into the murky waters of privacy infringement and copyright disputes? As we brace for robots that can adapt to diverse environments and tasks, we must question how prepared we are to manage the consequences of such data reliance.

Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

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