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Letter: Robo crime

Published 1 June 2011

From Stephen Coulson

Robots downloading apps to acquire new functionality (19 February, p 24)? While the idea appeals to my inner nerd, I’m afraid it may appeal to other people’s inner criminal.

Imagine the day that malicious software could result in a robot letting strangers into your house, setting fires or even harvesting your organs while you sleep.

Vancouver, Canada

Issue no. 2815 published 4 June 2011

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