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Will Robots Replace Us in Caring for Our Pets?
The Dangers of AI & How to Avoid Them
I’m impressed by the progress of AI. My girlfriend, a translator, has seen her workload decrease significantly thanks to advanced translation tools. While she’s happy to have some extra free time, her wallet isn’t as thrilled – most of her work now is just post-editing what the AI spits out. But as I sit here, watching my furry feline overlord, Whiskers, lounging in the sun, a terrifying thought crosses my mind: Will robots replace us in caring for our pets? And if so, what are the dangers and how can we avoid them?
We've all seen those viral videos of robots doing amazing things – from backflips to solving Rubik's cubes. But can they provide the love and care that our demanding, yet adorable, feline companions need? I'm not talking about those automated feeders or self-cleaning litter boxes. I'm talking about a full-fledged robot cat butler that can cater to Whiskers' every whim.
Imagine this: a robot that can play with Whiskers when I’m too busy, groom him when he needs a little tidy-up, and even give him those much-needed cuddles. Sounds purrfect, right? But then again, what are the potential dangers lurking behind this convenient facade?
