
The evolving relationship between humans and machines is being dramatically reshaped by advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), with the film “Her” serving as a conceptual catalyst for these discussions. A poignant example of this evolution is Skild AI, a Pittsburgh-based startup launched in 2023 by Carnegie Mellon University professors and IIT-Kanpur graduates Abhinav Gupta and Deepak Pathak. Their