Will robots have rights in the future? | Peter Singer

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If eventually we develop artificial intelligence sophisticated enough to experience emotions like joy and suffering, should we grant it moral rights just as any other sentient being?

Theoretical philosopher Peter Singer predicts the ethical issues that could ensue as we expand the circle of moral concern to include these machines.

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PETER SINGER

Peter Singer is the founder of The Life You Can Save, an organization that aims to help change the culture of giving in affluent countries and increase donations to reputable and effective nonprofits. "The Life You Can Save: How to Do Your Part to End World Poverty: 10th Anniversary Edition" is available here: https://amzn.to/33Wdx0s
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