Published on June 09, 2016, 04:37 AM

Could humans marry robots?

With the current pace of scientific development, marrying a robot could be a future prospect. However, this comes with ethical concerns.

With the current pace of scientific development, marrying a robot could be a future prospect. However, this comes with ethical concerns and potential impacts. xã hội.

Can humans fall in love with robots? Movies have long explored this possibility. Director Spike John depicted a man falling for his computer operating system in his 2013 film "Her." Spielberg also spoke of a love affair between a man and a robot named Gigole Joe, who provided services to women, in his 2001 film "AI."

We are rapidly advancing in creating lovable robots. One example of the advances of the artificial intelligence era is that we can now converse with robots more easily, according to the Financial Times.

Eternime from Silicon Valley plans to allow people to create versions of themselves, learning their speech and life memories. The robots would even continue to talk to their loved ones after their owners pass away.

Robots are becoming increasingly lifelike. The University of Science and Technology in Hefei, China, recently introduced Jia Jia, an attractive robot that can respond to speech and possesses very natural facial expressions.

Ricky Ma, an inventor in Hong Kong, has also created a robot that looks quite similar to movie star Scarlett Johansson. It can smile, wink, and respond to compliments realistically.

Robots are becoming increasingly lifelike. Photo: Sensacine. 
Neither robot was created for sexual purposes. However, in reality, this has proven to be a lucrative industry. A California-based company, Abyss Creations, has created a new line of products called RealDolls. These have a human-like physique and high-quality silicone skin with movable limbs, allowing for customization of different skin tones.

These robots cannot move, speak, or stand on their own. However, founder Matt McMullen revealed last year on Reddit that he is integrating artificial intelligence into them.

Relationships, romantic relationships, or even marriage with robots could be the norm by 2050, according to David Levy, an artificial intelligence expert and author of the book "Love and Sex with Robots".

He argued that if humans could become interested in inanimate objects, such as... car Whether it's computers or robots, David Levy suggests that the reasons people fall in love can be broken down into fundamental factors such as closeness or empathy.

Robots can mimic many human activities. Photo: Wonderingfair. 
"If a robot can mimic human lifestyles, respond to feedback, or provide excellent sexual capabilities, you have reason to believe its owner will stick with it."

Some argue that sex robots could offer benefits in some ways. xã hội, replacing humans in activities such as prostitution today, just as industrial robots are replacing workers in difficult and dangerous jobs.

However, Kathleen Richardson, a researcher on robotics ethics at De Montfort University in England, expressed concern:

"I fear it will impact human relationships. It will make human relationships a matter of choice, that all your needs can be met by a machine. But no, you need to live among real people."

Although the discussions revolve around artificial intelligence, the core of these debates is the nature of love. When talking about the replacement of humans in love or work, people often discuss other things, such as the nature of gender inequality.

Richardson, the founder of The Campaign Against Sex Robots, pointed out two lines of discussion on this issue. One is the fact that the majority of female-like robots will be purchased by men – even though male-like robots are also readily available.

Ms. Richardson is concerned that, much like the trend of internet pornography, female sex robots will degrade women's dignity. Creating "female-like" robots will lead people to view women as objects.

Another issue raised is that the overuse of robots will desensitize human emotions. “We need interaction with one another,” Richardson said, “that’s what makes us human.”

It is difficult for robots to have an impact on future society. Photo: Mashable. 
Another line of argument suggests that humans should teach children how to negotiate and settle matters. Robots, programmed to please all our desires, will spoil children, preventing them from interacting with real people.

Conversely, Levy argues that robots will not replace human relationships, but they will help people with disabilities and other impairments find a life partner.

"The question isn't whether having a relationship with a robot is better, but whether it's better than having no relationship at all?" he said.

Sources: Zing
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