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Robots are a big theme in Science-Fiction, but AI’s are a class with this group. Some of the most interesting characters are intelligent robots, whether brought to the story as individual characters or hive-mind collectives. They’re a playground for embodying the best and the worst of human nature: sometimes they’re benevolent, sometimes oppressive. Often, they’re misunderstood, or struggling with the very real crisis of purpose and identity that we all struggle with. Check out this month’s list of books that showcase some of Science Fiction’s diverse portrayals of Artificial Intelligence.