Autonomous robotic systems have enormous potential to do good. A system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to autonomously operate in a damaged building after an earthquake could conceivably locate trapped victims faster than traditional human search and rescue teams or assist in a Fukushima type nuclear disaster while keeping human disaster response teams out of harm's way. However, there is a dark side to the capabilities that are needed to operate in disaster environments - these capabilities can be weaponized to cause harm.
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