South Korean university boycotted over ‘killer robots’
Leading AI experts have boycotted a South Korean university over a partnership with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems.
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Leading AI experts have boycotted a South Korean university over a partnership with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems.
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