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Despite its enormous potential, AI technology has weaknesses and limitations, says the writer.
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Carol Soon
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In English writer Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me, Adam is a robot equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) purchased by the protagonist, Charlie. Adam is able to manage huge volumes of household chores and Charlie’s investment ventures at great speed, without compromising on the quality. He is also polite and is never tired.
However, Adam operates in a world of black and white, based on rules and parameters set by his developers.
