When Mthombeni, the AI spouse, ‘kills’: Law and the limits of human–robot intimacy
Explore the complex legal and ethical dilemmas when an AI-driven social robot causes harm, as seen through a thought experiment where an AI spouse 'kills'. South African criminal law, designed for human perpetrators, faces unprecedented challenges in attributing responsibility for autonomous systems' actions.
Explore the complex legal and ethical dilemmas when an AI-driven social robot causes harm, as seen through a thought experiment where an AI spouse 'kills'. South African criminal law, designed for human perpetrators, faces unprecedented challenges in attributing responsibility for autonomous systems' actions.
