Death Online: Mourning a robot

Why'd You Push That Button? by Vox Media Podcast Network

Jun 19, 201937:47Technology

What happens when your robot friend dies? Ashley Carman explores the grieving community surrounding the short-lived social robot Jibo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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