🤖💡 Join us on the latest episode of MondAI BAIgel for a thought-provoking discussion with professor David Gunkel, an esteemed scholar and author of "Person, Thing, Robot."We delve into the compelling and often challenging world of robot rights, exploring the intricate boundaries between humans, AI, and robots.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
1. Understanding Robot Rights: David Gunkel introduces the concept of robot rights, addressing why AI systems might need rights and distinguishing between AI systems and robots in terms of ontology.
2. Revolutionary Ontological Category: Gunkel discusses his advocacy for a new ontological category beyond personhood or object status for robots, highlighting its practical implications for technologists and lawyers.
3. Legal Framework and AI Complexity: We explore various legal concepts related to AI, like digital peculium and Teilrechtsfähigkeit, assessing their alignment with current legal systems and identifying where these frameworks fall short.
4. AI Beyond Tools: Contrasting views on AI as mere tools, Gunkel shares his perspective on AI's potential to transcend this classification in the context of authorship and invention rights.
And many more.
🌐 Whether you're a legal professional, technologist, ethicist, or simply intrigued by the evolving relationship between humans and machines, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on the future of AI and robotics.
🎧 Tune in to unpack the complexities of AI ethics and law, and discover how these technological advancements are redefining our understanding of rights and personhood.