European Parliament Calls For Kill Switches To Stop Killer RobotsBy Nicholas West While the average person going about their day still might shrug off the notion that the real world could become a science fiction hell populated by sentient borgs who have decided that humans are either inefficient or an outright enemy, some very well-informed, intelligent people have been sounding the alarm. However, the fact is that robots already are killing and injuring people, but from technical deficiencies, not self-directed intent. Yet. Regardless, a strict framework needs to be erected in order to prevent injury and death to humans from any possible robot scenario across the spectrum from the mundane to apocalyptic, according to members of European Parliament who have initiated a campaign to document their concerns. The unstoppable rise of robots in our everyday lives requires urgent EU rules such as kill switches, European Parliament members warned Thursday as they passed a resolution urging Brussels into action on automaton ethics. . In order to ensure that robots are and will remain in the service of humans, we urgently need to create a robust European legal framework, she said. Her suggestions appear to have been well received, and a vote on the resolution could take place as early as February. One recommendation that is highlighted is a common sense one that is difficult to argue with, even among the most ardent technophiles: a kill switch that would at least offer human beings the ability to restore control in the event of any malfunction. Absent this ability, she states that the apocalyptic scenario becomes far more likely. humanity could face the apocalyptic scenario where robots turn on their human masters, Delvaux warned in an interview with EU affairs website EurActiv. Delavaux also warned that robots cannot be your friend, no matter how emotionally involving they may become. We always have to remind people that robots are not human and will never be. Although they might appear to show empathy, they cannot feel it, she added. Full report available here at Phys.org Nicholas West writes for selfnewsPost.com. This article can be freely republished in part or in full with author attribution and source link. The killer switch wont stop swarms from flying up your knows. Basic ethical integrity on the part of responsible Humans requires universal KILL Switches or no go. Great to see some sanity register! On another note, I personally feel humankind does not have What do you think your video games are doing more desensitizing of humans than ever and you worried about a robot unplug it or shoot its battery pack . 