Roboism is a show mostly about robots. We are exploring how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital assistants are affecting our culture. Come explore the humanity behind the bots that are quickly becoming a part of every day life. Hosted by Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox.
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episode 39: Plains, Trains, and Croissants
This week, Kathy found a bread robot that learned more than its creators intended, and Alex brings good news about bots from the recent past.
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