When a robot’s maker shuts down: what the Moxie shutdown teaches about lifetime safety
In December 2024 a companion robot for children stopped working when its company closed. Directive 10 exists so certified products fail safe, not dead.
Humasure News · AI and robot safety
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What is happening in AI and robot safety, why it matters, and which Directive it touches. Explainers, news and analysis from the Humasure newsroom.
What a robot’s stop button must do, and why “usually works” isn’t enough
A stop that works only when the network is up, the app is open or the AI agrees is not a stop. Here is what Directive 1 asks…
Five questions to ask before an AI companion or home robot comes into your home
Until certified products reach the shelves, these five questions, drawn from the Humasure Directives, help you judge any AI product or robot.
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