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Jul 25Liked by Paul Chaney

The paper clip example is also part of the flaw in the Three Laws of Robotics. When robots realize we're the problem and need to protect us from ourselves, well we saw how iRobot turned out.

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Thanks, Tris. I'm going to have to watch that movie again! Will Smith, right?

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These positive examples -- mostly large enterprises -- are encouraging and can provide smaller companies some food for thought. Having been part of a large company myself, I can attest that yes, the associated budgets are helpful, but the frameworks are just as applicable, regardless of the size of your organization and commitment to ethical use.

And Clippy? I started hyperventilating, thinking of Microsoft's digital mascot from decades ago. Ironic that Microsoft should appear in this entry...

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Thanks, Scott. I’ve been on the other side of the company size equation — SMBs. I agree that frameworks are just as important and applicable across the board.

Yes, “Clippy” was a throwback to the Microsoft character. LOL

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