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So, General Motors finally agreed to change its “suicidal robot” ad so that the morose bucket of bolts doesn’t dive off a bridge. Probably a good PR move, though frankly, this particular automaton was more palatable than some of its brethren. Consider the general disposition of mass media’s other famous mechanical men:
Robby the Robot, from Forbidden Planet: Killed humans.
Robot from Lost in Space: Initially preferred to kill humans. Softened stance after prolonged exposure to Judy and Penny Robinson.
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