单选题It is implied that the emotional computer ______.Amay be a danger to human beingsBno longer needs hardware upgradingCmay be a threat to the life of its designerDno longer worries about the fear of death
单选题
It is implied that the emotional computer ______.
A
may be a danger to human beings
B
no longer needs hardware upgrading
C
may be a threat to the life of its designer
D
no longer worries about the fear of death
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解析：
推理题。文章中的最后一部分指出有感情的计算机可以提高交流质量，影响人类交流的能力。从而可以推出这样的结论：计算机可能对人类构成威胁。故选A。
推理题。文章中的最后一部分指出有感情的计算机可以提高交流质量，影响人类交流的能力。从而可以推出这样的结论：计算机可能对人类构成威胁。故选A。
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