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Humans

Humans

TV Series
2015
Creator: Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley
Country: UK

A parallel present where lifelike androids called Synths serve humanity, exploring consciousness and rights.

Connected Technologies

Applications
Applications
Synthetic Companions

Synths are lifelike androids designed to serve humans in various capacities, from household chores to caregiving.

TRL
6/9
Intelligence Computation
Intelligence Computation
Agentic AI

Some Synths gain consciousness and free will, challenging the boundaries between artificial and human intelligence.

TRL
6/9

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