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Unethical directives: A robot could be commanded to destroy an entire forest, conduct harmful biological experiments, or harm animals—all because the command doesn't directly violate the first law.
Anthropocentrism: This rule assumes humans’ authority is inherently moral, disregarding environmental or broader moral concerns.
Hence, the second law opens the door to malicious exploitation, as it provides no intrinsic moral filter or judgment capacity.
Counterproductive Self-Preservation in the Third Law
The third law stipulates that a robot should prioritize its own safety unless it conflicts with the first two laws. This is counterintuitive because: