Should we fear AI? Google reveals its top five concerns about the future of robots

Alarmists may foresee a terrifying dystopian future in which robots rule the Earth with a cold, harsh, metallic grip. But a Google research paper suggests our robot friends are more likely to mess up our bedrooms than force us into indentured servitude. The paper, titled'Concrete Problems in AI Safety' lists five of the safety concerns Google has for the future of robotics. "For example, we don't want this cleaning robot simply covering over messes with materials it can't see through" the team wrote. "The authors believe AI technologies are likely to be overwhelmingly beneficial for humanity, but we also believe it is worth giving serious thought to potential challenges and risks," the paper continued.