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Man and machine: Experts fear that robots are learning biases, from racism to sexism, from humans. Glossary
Artificial Intelligence - Artificial intelligence, or “AI,” is the ability for a computer to think and learn. With AI, computers can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including processing language, problem-solving, and learning.
chatbot - A chatbot is a computer programme that simulates human conversation or "chatter" through text or voice interactions.
Sentience - The ability to experience feelings and sensations.
Sensationalist - Presenting stories in a way that will cause lots of excitement, without worrying about how true they are.
Biases - Beliefs that systematically and unfairly distort a person's decisions, in favour or against one group or another.
Uber - A popular taxi app.
Misinformation - Incorrect or misleading information unintentionally presented as fact. It can be contrasted with disinformation or deliberate lies.
Automate - Convert a process to be done by machines instead of humans.
Eradicated - Wiped out. The WHO announced that there were no more cases in 1980.
Ingenuity - Inventiveness and creativity.