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      Blame not the robot but the human behind it

      Building public trust in artificial intelligence systems is essential

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      Using new technology without weighing social impact could cost companies dearly

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      Machines may be complex but they cannot make qualitative or moral judgments

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      The first international accord on AI development comes as countries grapple with the future of governance of the technology

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