They used to say that about *animals*, but I see your initial point. However, I'm glad they did this. It would make harassment/abuse "funny" to some, then offer the notion to a child, the kid will laugh in turn therefore further confusing and elongating the cycle of what "is" or "is not" ok to say to/ask of/treat a person. But yes, "technically/technologically" the robot's ego remains unscathed.
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They used to say that about *animals*, but I see your initial point. However, I'm glad they did this. It would make harassment/abuse "funny" to some, then offer the notion to a child, the kid will laugh in turn therefore further confusing and elongating the cycle of what "is" or "is not" ok to say to/ask of/treat a person. But yes, "technically/technologically" the robot's ego remains unscathed.