AI and Robotics have, I think, opposite implications on safety. Robotics eliminate the need for humans to partake in dangerous activities or job responsibilities. This results in a higher level of safety for the general worldwide workforce. There is slight risks that robotics can cause dangerous situations if they are not properly prepared for their roles. For a simple example, in the video we just watched, one of the robots was always tied off so that if it lost its balance it could be held in position manually. In actual application of robots, there won't always be a tie off, and they could fall and land on people, injuring them.
On the other hand, the safety implications for AI are more negative than positive. However, it is not physical safety that is in danger. It is more about cyber safety, or psychological safety. If AI is developed far enough, it has the potential to hack and disrupt sensitive systems on its own. It also has the potential to replace human thinking, which is very dangerous for human psychology.
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