TED-Ed: The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot | Adrienne Mayor

The transcript narrates the story of Talos, a bronze automaton created by Hephaestus to defend Crete. Talos, endowed with immense strength and powered by ichor, patrolled the island, deterring intruders. The Argonauts, led by Jason and Medea, encountered Talos on their return journey. Medea tricked Talos into removing a bolt, draining his power source and allowing the Argonauts to escape. The tale, dating back to 700 BCE, reflects early concerns about artificial intelligence and inspired Greek engineers to create automatons. Talos remains a significant figure in ancient mythology and art.

How did the removal of the bolt affect Talos?

What does the story of Talos suggest about ancient views on artificial intelligence?