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A man walks next to a prototype of an autonomous electric vehicle during its presentation in Buenos Aires, August 19, 2015. The autonomous vehicle, the first of its kind developed in Argentina, is able to fulfill the main functions of mobility of a traditional car but autonomously through the use of artificial intelligence that enables it to detect their surroundings and move without human intervention. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci - RTX1OUDA

Despite growing concerns, there is huge potential to use AI for the greater good Image: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

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