Hey, robots won’t stab us now!

Actually, this article is just discussing a newly-developed ability of robots to learn “behaviors” described by vague instructions. As the article notes, robots are terrible at doing this, as are all digital devices, they need very specific, step-by-step directions to complete even a simple task. Now, however, it appears that robots that will help us in the future will be able to pick up on cues during their training and learn the proper way to behave.

I can’t believe I just typed that. I’m not thinking of I, Robot at all!