Today in History—January 25: Rule Number 1: Don’t Harm Humans

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January 25, 1979: The day a robot killed a man

Today in History—January 25: Rule Number 1: Don’t Harm Humans: References & Edit History

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Michele Metych

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Tara Ramanathan

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	New article added.	Tara Ramanathan Michele Metych	Jan 22, 2026