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Can Humanoids and Robots be Jewish?
Published 6 years, 1 month ago
Description
AI (artificial intelligence) has greatly advanced in recent years. Today, robots can perform many human functions even better than people can. While robots are still not indistinguishable in all ways, that day is not too far off. Could an AI-powered robot might someday be considered a human according to Jewish law? Could it be counted for a minyan?
Learn about the history of robots and other human-like creations in Judaism and their status under Jewish law.