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Trolley problem tested in real life for first time with mice

Posted on May 11, 2018October 3, 2018 by Josh Cowls

I am quoted in this New Scientist piece about new research for the ethical dilemma known as “the trolley problem”, and its implications for building autonomous systems.

Trolley problem tested in real life for first time with mice. By Clare Wilson.

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