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Humanoid robot joins UN meeting on artificial intelligence

Humanoid robot joins UN meeting on artificial intelligence, sustainable development goals

 

In a panel at ‘The future of everything – sustainable development in the age of rapid technological change,’ an artificial intelligence humanoid robot, Sophia, interacted with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Sophia responded to a question about the lack of access to the Internet and electricity with a quote from William Gibson, saying, “The future is already here. It’s just not very evenly distributed […].” Her answer prompted Ms. Mohammed to express concern that mismanagement of technology could lead to greater inequalities.

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