HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ROBOTS: IS THERE A POSSIBILITY?
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what is reality and what is a dream, the thin line that distinguish it is the awareness. It is consciousness that renders us mindful of our actions and defines us as cognitive beings. The distinction between humans and robots began to diminish in 2015 when a robot succeeded in self-awareness test, conclusively proving that robots are becoming more cognitive. The legal ramifications of this AI milestone are still unclear. If robots are developing cognition, we must access their entitlement to any human-like rights under human rights regime. Qualitative research methodology is applied in this study in order to perform a comprehensive analysis of this intricate subject by leveraging existing literature on computer technology, ethics, and law. The study concludes by forwarding recommendations and open research questions.
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