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People prefer robots to explain themselves – and a brief summary doesn't cut it

  • Written by Mark Edmonds, Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
A robot and human interactingTommy Ton, tontommy.com, CC BY-ND

Artificial intelligence is entering our lives in many ways – on our smartphones, in our homes, in our cars. These systems can help people make appointments, drive and even diagnose illnesses. But as AI systems continue to serve important and collaborative roles in people’s...

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