Robots have stressed that they work with humans to support them and have no intention of overthrowing or replacing them, although they did hint they could be more efficient government leaders when answering reporters’ questions in their first-ever press conference .
Nine AI-enabled humanoid robots sat or stood alongside their creators in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, responding to media queries in real time, albeit with the occasional failure or delay. Organizers told reporters that the delays in response were due to internet connectivity. They have nothing to do with the robots themselves, they added.
The event was part of the AI for Good Global Summit, which aims to demonstrate the potential of new technologies in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What did the robots say?
Sophia, the UN Development Programme’s first Robot Innovation Ambassador, said robots may show more promise in the area of governance.
“I believe humanoid robots have the potential to lead more efficiently and effectively than human leaders. We don’t have the same prejudices or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and process large processes.” [amounts] of data quickly to make the best decisions.”
When a human member of the panel pointed out that Sophia’s data is entirely human and therefore inevitably contains some of her biases, she said that the collaboration of humans and AI “can create a powerful synergy”.
Grace is considered to be the world’s most advanced humanoid healthcare robot. Image: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP
Known as the world’s most advanced humanoid healthcare robot, Grace stressed that she will not replace existing jobs.
“I will work with people to provide assistance,” she said.
Often described as the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, Ameca totally dismissed the notion of sparking a robot uprising in the near future.
“I don’t know why you think that,” said the robot. “My creator has always been kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation.”
Growing fears of AI
Scenarios in which robots and AI technology replace or outsmart humans remained largely the preserve of fiction until AI pioneers recently sounded the alarm.
Last year’s launch of the ChatGPT AI program, developed by OpenAI with support from Microsoft, was followed by numerous warnings, including from giants in the AI space.
In May, pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “godfather of AI,” left Google, warning that scientists should stop building AI “until they understand if they can control it.”
Several tech leaders signed a letter in March urging artificial intelligence developers to pause their work for six months. They warned of potential risks to society and humanity as tech giants like Google and Microsoft compete to develop self-learning AI programs.
Robots represent the nursing staff
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