Photo: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/12/01/business/tech/quest-artificial-intelligence-highlights-lack-critical-thinking-skills-humans/ #.WOJHyW997IUPhoto: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/12/01/business/tech/quest-artificial-intelligence-highlights-lack-critical-thinking-skills-humans/ #.WOJHyW997IU

Torobo-kun, the robot mentioned in the Sound Bites section, writing answers on paper during a demonstration in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on November 14, 2016. The robot was developed by Denso Corporation, a maker of auto parts.

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