The Machine That Feels

With the dazzling progress of artificial intelligence, the frontier between man and machine seems to be blurring. But while universities and research institutes are working to build the best of all worlds with this technology, its exponential power could well lead to the worst. In a competitive, multi-billion dollar market, algorithms are now assessing needs and wants. Offering perspectives in terms of prediction, for commercial or police use, this technology also integrates prejudices. How can we protect ourselves from these abuses and define ethical rules? How far should science be allowed to reduce the gap between man and machine?