I think it would be wonderful to create an android that would or could be able to make up its own mind or make decisions, reason, figure out puzzles, learn from human interaction, etc.
As with any program, there is a need for adequate safeguards against malfunctions, wrongful decisions, causing damage to humans, etc.
There would have to be limits placed on the android with regard to range of travel, physical ability, contact with the outside world & the Internet (for at least some testing period).
Yes, there would certainly be a lot of hurdles to overcome and I'm not sure how much stock I'd put into owning some other company's android and privacy / security / contact home issues, etc.
This whole discussion might not even concern us...in our lifetimes. Not saying we're old...just gently used...
