New Scientist on MSN

Our verdict on Annie Bot: This novel about a sex robot split opinions

Members of the New Scientist Book Club give their take on Sierra Greer's award-winning science-fiction novel Annie Bot, our ...
Brandon Davis on MSN

Director talks Companion 2, robots, and storytelling

In this exclusive interview, the director dives into Companion 2, AI robotics, and the evolving relationship between humans ...
Seeking Alpha

The Humanoid Revolution Walking Your Way: How Robots Are Stepping Out Of Science Fiction

Remember when robots were just science-fiction fantasies or clunky machines bolted to factory floors? That world is vanishing before our eyes. While you’ve been focused on generative AI and digital ...
Iowa Public Radio

Scientists study how people would react to a neurotic robot personality in real life

In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star Wars" and C-3PO. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE") ANTHONY DANIELS: (As C-3PO) What are we going to do? We'll be sent to ...
Yale Environment 360

Can science fiction help us envision a better future?

Science fiction allows artists to speculate about the future through imaginative and technical concepts. But so often the prevailing vision of that future in popular culture tends toward the dystopian ...