Professor Emeritus in Computer Ethics, De Montfort University Simon Rogerson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. De Montfort University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. View all partners The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has been relentless.
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