Algorithms will soon know more about us than we know ourselves
Where should machine automation end? Is it acceptable to have a digital assistant arrange your calendar, but not to have a robot spouse? Are companion robots acceptable for seniors in need of comfort, but not okay for toddlers exposed to emotional software that could influence their behavior? Is it desirable to live a life within the virtual reality of Facebook s Oculus Rift, but not if your thoughts are sold to advertisers who manipulate your purchases?
We ve entered an era where a myriad of personalization algorithms...