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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5562 Robots 2
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Kate Darling, a research specialist at the MIT Media Lab, believes that we will have to give legal rights to social robots in the future, similar to those we give animals. Although robots cannot feel pain, she says that the laws will stop humans from feeling uncomfortable if a robot is hit. As robots become more like humans, she thinks it will become more difficult for people, especially young children, to tell the difference between the robots and animals.

What is Kate Darling’s main point?

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Option 2: "In future, social robots will need legal rights for protection from people, especially children."

Explanation: This option accurately captures Kate Darling's main point. She argues that as robots become more human-like, they will require legal rights to protect them from harm, particularly from children who may not distinguish between robots and animals. This reflects the text's emphasis on the evolving relationship between humans and robots.

Option 1: "Laws are meant to stop humans from feeling uncomfortable with themselves."

Explanation: This option misinterprets the main idea of the text. Kate Darling discusses laws related to social robots, not about humans feeling uncomfortable with themselves. The focus is on how legal rights for robots can alleviate discomfort when they are harmed, not on self-reflection.

Option 3: "Social robots are demanding legal rights for their bright future."

Explanation: This option incorrectly suggests that social robots are actively demanding rights. The text states that Kate Darling believes legal rights will be necessary in the future, but it does not imply that robots themselves are making demands. This misrepresentation of the text's content leads to its inaccuracy.

Option 4: "At the MIT Media Lab, research specialists hold highly significant positions."

Explanation: This option is irrelevant to the main point of the text. While it mentions the MIT Media Lab, it does not address Kate Darling's argument about the need for legal rights for social robots. The focus of the text is on the implications of robot rights, not the significance of positions held by specialists.

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