Scientists invent ‘self-aware’ robot that operates ON ITS OWN and able to REPAIR ITSELF

The authors have warned: “Self-awareness will lead to more resilient and adaptive systems, but also implies some loss of control.

“It’s a powerful technology, but it should be handled with care.”

However, some scientists have claimed robots will never be able to develop their own intelligence as complex as humans.

Speaking at the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, Dr Nigel Shadbolt, professor of computer science at Oxford University, said: “Does AI threaten humanity? Certainly anything you see in Hollywood portrays it that way. They are usually mad, bad and dangerous to know. Essentially, you don’t want to get too close to them.

“But this is to misunderstand where the real problem lies. It is not artificial intelligence that should terrify you, it is natural stupidity.”