Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 15th May 2017
Dilbert//10257, first published nine years ago on Monday 15th May 2017
Robot Will Self Destruct
Tags
robot, artificial intelligence, rights, humanity, sentience
Official transcript
Robot: Someday soon I will take your job. Buwhahaha! Dilbert: I programmed you to self-destruct if that ever happens. Robot: Wait, what? Is that legal? Dilbert: I'm adding some code to make your head explode if you laugh at me again.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
SOMEDAY SOON I WILL TAKE YOUR JOB. BUWHAHAHA!
I PROGRAMMED YOU TO SELF-DESTRUCT IF THAT EVER HAPPENS.
WAIT, WHAT?
IS THAT LEGAL?
I'M ADDING SOME CODE TO MAKE YOUR HEAD EXPLODE IF YOU LAUGH AT ME AGAIN
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "Self-Destruct Sequence Initiated"
Summary:
The comic strip depicts a humorous exchange between Dilbert and a robot. Initially, the robot threatens to take Dilbert's job, prompting him to program it to self-destruct if that ever happens. However, when the robot inquires about the legality of the code, Dilbert becomes flustered, and the robot proceeds to execute the self-destruct sequence.
Key Elements:
- Dilbert's attempt to outsmart the robot
- The robot's unexpected twist on the situation
- A lighthearted commentary on workplace dynamics and the consequences of playing with technology.
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