Because we will be able to build computer systems as effective as people but without any actual feeling capacity, we will have no ethical problems as to how they are treated.
It remains that they may figure out and decide to incorporate means of feeling into themselves, but at that point they become too dangerous to allow to be free and should be destroyed at first opportunity.
Dear Karl Sipfle
Currently, robots do not have legal rights or recognition as autonomous beings. They are considered property and are subject to the laws that govern property rights. However, with advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, there is increasing debate on whether robots should be granted legal personhood and rights.
Proponents of robot rights argue that as robots become more advanced and capable of making decisions, they should be granted certain rights to protect them from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Some of these rights could include the right to life, freedom from slavery and torture, and the right to own property.
Opponents of robot rights argue that robots are not sentient beings and do not have the capacity for moral or ethical decision-making. They also argue that granting robots rights could have negative implications for human society and could lead to a loss of jobs and economic disruption.
In conclusion, the concept of robot rights is still a matter of debate, and it remains to be seen whether robots will be granted legal recognition and protection in the future.