Second Law of Robotics

proper noun

One of the Three Laws of Robotics, requiring a robot to obey humans, unless it would conflict with the First Law of Robotics (which forbids a robot to harm a human).

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computingOne of the Three Laws of Robotics, requiring a robot to obey humans, unless it would conflict with the First Law of Robotics (which forbids a robot to harm a human).

Origin

Coined by Isaac Asimov

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