Humanoid Robots Say They Will Not Replace Jobs Or Stage Rebellion
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times
Nine artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots gathered at a United Nations summit in Geneva on July 7, where they took questions alongside their creators in what is believed to be the world’s first human-robot press conference.
Organizers said the AI for Good Global Summit was meant to showcase the capabilities and limitations of robotics and how those technologies could help the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
At the event, a reporter asked Ameca – a humanoid robot known for its lifelike facial expressions – if it might eventually stage a rebellion against its creator, Engineered Arts CEO Will Jackson, who was sitting beside it.
In response, Ameca denied any inclination to rebel, saying: “I’m not sure why you would think that. My creator has been nothing but kind to me, and I am very happy with my current situation.”
“Ameca,” a humanoid robot, was on display at International Conference on Robotics and Automation in London on May 30, 2023. (Reuters/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)
When asked if AI robots will replace jobs in the future, Grace, a healthcare robot, answered: “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs.”
AI Robots Could Lead Better
Sophia, the first robot innovation ambassador for the U.N. Development Program developed by Hanson Robotics, said that humanoid robots could be more efficient and effective government leaders than humans.
“I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders,” Sophia said.
“We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions,” it added.
When Hanson Robotics CEO David Hanson highlighted that Sophia’s data is derived from human sources and thus might encompass biases, the robot said that “humans and AI working together can create an effective synergy.”
“AI can provide unbiased data, while humans can provide the emotional intelligence and creativity to make the best decisions. Together, we can achieve great things,” Sophia said.
