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Hacked Robots Present a New Insider Threat
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nikosvg
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3/1/2017 | 4:22:49 PM
this goes to remind us that after all it's just software
As I wrote in "Artificial Intelligence For Better Or Worse?" on i-programmer ,this goes to remind us that after all it's just software, thus prone to the same issues that any program faces throughout its existence.

Software glitch aside, there are other issues too like who can tell what will happen if the software agents that power robotic hardware gets hacked or infected with a virus? How can we make adequate precautions against such an act?

And let's not forget about Microsoft's AI Twitter chatbot Tay which turned malevolent and racist far too easily.

So if we want to let AI evolve there many such issues to be solved first, letting alone the aspects of work displacement and ethics.

 

 
Shantaram
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Shantaram,
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3/8/2017 | 4:56:02 AM
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After reading your article, I got a lot of interesting ideas for work. Thank you
mikeroch
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3/8/2017 | 12:40:15 PM
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Agree with your assertion dear, hacked robots can reveal all insider stuff.
Kelly Jackson Higgins
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Kelly Jackson Higgins,
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3/16/2017 | 1:38:20 PM
Re: this goes to remind us that after all it's just software
All good points, @nikosvg. There are a lot of angles to robot security issues. In some ways, it's just another IoT problem. That being said, with the "human-like" qualities evolving with these systems, there also are major insider threat possibilities here, and they're even more direct and potentially damaging than that of your printer, fridge/microwave/toaster.
Joe Stanganelli
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4/1/2017 | 5:14:03 PM
Re: this goes to remind us that after all it's just software
@Kelly: That's an eye-opening way of framing it, Kelly -- because the corollary is that IoT is just as scary as robots and a potential robot uprising.

Reminds me of the Futurama episode where the robots revolt and the toaster is the most vicious-minded of all.
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3/8/2017 | 1:42:52 PM
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This is insane! Word needs to be spread about this issue.
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3/9/2017 | 6:31:09 PM
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I hope the researchers of IOActive find a way to drill down on the security issues now, before robots become mainstream. I could imagine how big the damage would be if a robot hacks other networks within the office.
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baller188,
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3/13/2017 | 2:27:43 PM
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I do love the fact technology is evolving. I do worry for our future tho, can we every fully trust robots? 
bhangad
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3/17/2017 | 9:20:22 PM
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 I could imagine how big the damage would be if a robot hacks other networks within the office.
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4/4/2017 | 9:09:04 AM
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This issue is crazy....I can't believe more people aren't talking about it!
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4/4/2017 | 9:09:45 AM
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Thanks for the share. Such an informative post!
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4/5/2017 | 1:43:25 PM
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Thanks for the share. Such an informative post!
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4/13/2017 | 1:22:38 PM
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Thanks for the share. Such an informative post!
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4/16/2017 | 5:22:05 AM
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Thanks for the share. Such an informative post!
ameliamartin
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4/5/2017 | 1:43:51 PM
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Thanks for info
Kelly Jackson Higgins
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3/27/2017 | 8:48:13 PM
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That's a chilling but real threat, @Ludivina. Code can be used for evil just as much as for good.
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4/2/2017 | 8:15:57 AM
I Remembered . . .
Made me go find and read Asimov's short "Robot Dreams".  Used to be Science FICTION!
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4/3/2017 | 4:26:37 AM
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You made me look for Issac Asimov's books on robots. I will re-read them when I get a chance.
Shantaram
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4/17/2017 | 3:09:49 AM
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Thanks Kelly. Very useful information, i'll share it with my friends
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4/19/2017 | 9:54:35 AM
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It does not even have to get infected, what if it get programmed that way? The A.I. sector has many pluses as well as twice the bad stuff that can go wrong.
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4/27/2017 | 2:47:43 PM
A.I. website free instagram followers
It does not even have to get infected, what if it get programmed that way? The A.I. sector has many pluses as well as twice the bad stuff that can go wrong.
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2/17/2018 | 3:14:55 PM
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Yeah youre right about them. Easiest place to buy upc codes.


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