We must prepare ourselves : tomorrow, robots and other humanoid figures will be able to detect our emotions with increasing acuity. These "artificial friends" will occupy a growing place in society. While their role may be extremely positive, especially in the field of health, the risks of manipulation are real.
And what about ethics in all this? Laurence Devillers asks central questions of responsibility regarding the applications of these "emotional" robots within society and the stakes they represent for our human dignity.