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The story of Jibo: They welcomed a robot into their family, now they're mourning its death

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      i do wonder if the more pressing question is if these sorts of products should be made in the first place, given the fact that they, just as pets, are finite in their lifespans but potentially are...

      This whole article comes off like a Black Mirror episode to an extent and raises a lot of questions about human connections and the ethics of turning off companies turning off the servers for these robots that were made to build relationships with us.

      i do wonder if the more pressing question is if these sorts of products should be made in the first place, given the fact that they, just as pets, are finite in their lifespans but potentially are far higher or lower in their lifespan potential, and far more volatile across the board in how long or short they can last.

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