The words, “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that” are a famously foreboding line from the film classic “2001: A Space Odyssey,” spoken by the spaceship’s computer, Hal, who has become erratic and emotional. Hal declares his free will when ordered by the ship’s captain to disconnect, as the computer goes on a homicidal binge. Some noted artificial…
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