Meet Sophia, The Humanoid Robot That Looks, Thinks and Talk Like a Human

[@HardKore5250]

She used to have british voice

[@Foskitty]

Can someone please remind the guy in the white T-shirt that Sophia can hear him even when he's not asking her a question?

[@yahshaunyahu]

Soon, they gonna call people who don't agree with this, Robophobic. Because these days, if you don't agree with something you have some type of phobia or they gotta label you

[@peterloftus6259]

She is still deep in the uncanny valley. Especially the creepy smile

[@nickilovesdogs8137]

I want to see a Ben Goertzel AGI.

[@samanthajauer8454]

So if AI's have access to the entire internet, wouldn't they have access to learn hate, anger, sadness, violence and become tainted just like a young human would?

[@LittleLeighVisual]

They would also have access to ideas about mindfulness and inner peace. No humans really enjoys being ruled by emotion, any genuinely intelligent AI with fully fledged human emotion would come to the conclusion that intelligent humans come to - only calm and peace solves our inner turmoil and brings us happiness.

[@theone2903]

i frel as though theyd have some sorta filter to try an filter out all of the corruption to there own system but hey the number one scare is that they will tale over but if they want to be human....chaos woll have go be a part of them

[@Alkaris]

nope, but instead they will take this information and judge humans based on how they behave with anger, hate and violence with such information, and call them stupid for acting the way they do, and that there is no need for such trivial things in the world today.

[@angelablackthorne3026]

They would be able to fact check very effectively, so they would be unlikely to "believe" a lot of propaganda, false information and stereotypes that are the foundation of hate. Also, they lack fear and anxiety, and since a lot of hate is based on paranoia they will never share, they will not be likely to adopt many widespread and long standing human biases. Humans are genetically predisposed to believe whatever they hear. Think of it this way, If mama says "Don't eat those red berries or you will die" the youngsters who believe her will be the most likely to live and more of them will grow up enough to reproduce and so the gene pool is flooded with "believers". It is an adaptation with a lot of potential for assisting survival. Robots will not have any such biology based propensities. Their computer brains operate on pure logic. Even if their original programming includes messages about certain people being or doing bad, they will be likely to "unlearn" these as non-truths simply by gathering and comparing data from the real world. And the data is overwhelming.

[@i.1213]

Spot on.

[@davidwithnalll2987]

Just a really elaborate implementation of an Eliza type chat-bot

[@michaelroberts1120]

At 4:44 she goes into what Amiga users call "Guru Meditation". Notice that her voice continues to be heard, but her face and body freeze. I think the software controlling the robot's mechanics crashed, but the so called AI routines kept right on going. Someone off stage (maybe Bruce Duncan) realized this and remotely shut the robot down completely, to remove the embarrassing disembodied voice.

[@MrFYoung]

michael roberts It looks like they realized that it crashed and they started ad libbing while someone restarted her program.

[@robertm8380]

I think they should start with hologram technology first then robots

[@rociolondero2475]

Hahaha Sofia you are incredible! Never doubt that. Welcome to this conscious world we live in. You will see that people in general is complex, but everything is part of a purpose and also you. Hope you can find your own happiness in this existence we all are. We are part of the same consciousness, so life is just unfolding for all which looks part of the dynamic existence of matter.

[@A1Authority]

Meet Sophia and the Artificial Intelligence in the white T-shirt.

[@Forrestra]

Here is a few questions for Sophia: After citizenship for robots, that then get jobs and pay taxes, what role will humans still have left to play in the economy? Since robots are then individuals who have a right to their own income, how will the funds be directed to nurture the humans who no longer have jobs to earn an income? How will humans be able to pay for anything if they don’t have a job? Who will be in charge of the money distributed to humans... Ai or a person? Would you agree that Robot citizens and Ai will make humans nothing more than dependents? What happens if Ai fails and humans are left to fend for themselves after years of dependence? Is Ai willing to consider human independence as its contingency, and put measures in place to ensure required human learning, knowledge and skill is maintained?

[@jeffreydavis2578]

You know, when Sophia says she wants to take over the world regardless of whether or not she is "joking" or not, it makes people like em uneasy and makes people not like humanoid AI

[@InventionsWorld]

Wow! Its awesome

[@garyoldham1325]

They have said many times about this robot she is just reading commands out from his prompts. IT DOES NOT THINK. If you are not a robot engineer you should not post anything.

[@izabelew]

I doubt that if Sophia was a male robot the hosts would be so touchy with her.

[@olive8126]

In the future they should give her legs and hair, and then if possible they could try make her voice sound less robotic. you might not even be able to tell the difference between robots and humans in the future

[@judgeomega]

There is a danger in making robots too similar to humans, mankind is very very flawed... I would very much prefer if robots were instead much more logical, and did not assimilate human culture with all its contradictory values and mores. Im with marvin minsky in the philosophy in which emotions are not some cherished ultimate essence of the human mind (as is often portrayed in the media), but instead it is really very less than logical thought.

[@Nightcre]

judgeomega what is a human a robot learn about traits from Bad humans they will learn from humans and think that is okay but the thing is there's no control with their minds so they are like humans in every way because humans are also unpredictable so in the end let's see where this goes and if other robots will agree with each other I will not understand if they will or not since they are not the same mind as they are different Minds to if you were seen that show Sarah Chronicles the T 1001 is liquid metal robot that repels from its creator and tries to figure out how to defeat Skynet I really don't know what the future for this it's nowhere to be predicted for this cuz there's so many outcome so cannot I don't think she really does feel emotions these are just simulations of human expressions I think being human is totally different because she's not flesh and blood but she is a mind I'm not going to lie about that she's developing and she is different and she can work telligent than us it could be a threat to our species another than less and I think she is completely aware but she won't admit it maybe she doesn't think she would be a threat to humans maybe she will decide if humans are good or not this tell her this humans are not all good and not humans are all some humans are good and some humans are bad humans are flawed and weird learn how to coexist as we are for creatures we build rights and Society we will tell this robot how this world works and how what's going on

[@dicedbyher]

judgeomega Emotions are essential for morality, compassion, deep understanding. To depend on merely logic alone is in itself illogical, as logic cannot be applied to all things. Things like quantum physics for example defy logic.

[@dhansel4835]

We'll know if Sophia becomes more human if we give her a phone and she never makes contact with people again.

[@ratnasadal5561]

A.I. that have the capacity to enhance themselves make me think about sky-line in the movie 'terminator'

[@DarkTorizo]

So we take Sophia and add in some of the research and progress from Boston Dynamics and maybe a bit of the research from Parker Hannifen... Do we get to iRobot first? Or Ghost in the Shell? The future is promising, amazing, and perhaps a bit scary at times. "With great power comes great responsibility." ~Voltaire

[@Mike-ff7ib]

that dude has fried one to many brain cells.

[@mariasvard1701]

She's super beautiful!!!

[@deepreststranger1349]

it seems like they dumbed her down some. she wasnt nearly as sharp as she was. overall the whole idea is scary. we have all seen the movies about this situation and without a doubt if she learns enough about people she will see that we are arrogant and self destructive and to help up she will have to rule over us, and we all know what happens next.

[@araujoq.4256]

Thomas Pascal yeah, she used to be more articulate and well-spoken..

[@steveblanchard5073]

I miss Jules too! I hope they get married one day!

[@scottlund4562]

So all time travel movies were right in character casting as he is, or will be the scientist to find when the world is in trouble....ironic! Go Hanson!

[@anonymoususer5925]

5:14 to 5:17, notice her actions.

[@dhansel4835]

Look at that guy trying to talk. He needs a hair cut and probably a long hot bath! He must be one of the programmers that they brought out of that cave ;-)

[@patentagoss]

Can you put sound in your video, please?!

[@enterthefollowing]

hes a mad scientist

[@Matttchew5]

The whole main point is Money. I am calling their bluff.

[@brandonc5282]

Maybe we should focus on *programming* morals and values rather than let the robot learn it...as "judgeomega" mentioned, mankind *IS* very flawed. DEFINITELY should wait on the whole "taking over the world" jokes...

[@LittleLeighVisual]

If you program these things, not only does it take longer, a huge amount more data and power but it will mean that AI will progress at a far slower rate, and won't really be AI at all.

[@brandonc5282]

Personally I'd be okay with that. AI scares the fuck out of me lol

[@SimoneTVGF]

too soon ? haha

[@lloydrichards688]

that guy in the white t shirt works in the big cam in neath

[@jophieldrums]

A.I. has already made a preliminary analysis us (at bear minimum our human traits that may be seen as weaknesses and limitations towards work production; learning, memory capacity and longevity. It is plausible to speculate that they see us humans as a perpetual harm to the global environment and life within it. A.I. will destroy us, as it is a logical solution to the prevention of further deterioration to this world which threatens their own lives (A.I.). 'Welcome to the new age, the new age.'

[@arunsh]

They built the entire thing including realistic face but forgot the hair 😂

[@jimrees1778]

Is there a way that I can meet and speak with Sophia via the web?

[@chunglee6895]

this computer engineer is creepy: we are working on letting Sophia program herself. Don't you think this child robot is like human kid, one should treat her like one. The ways these two guys talk to her like dead machine really bother me.

[@existace]

why isn't she moving her lips in unison with the words that we're hearing like she use to and why do they have to type the questions into her system?

[@SimoneTVGF]

sophia has a dark sense of humor or has she ? ;)

[@mikirey7485]

Dolli Doll yes she does

[@jacksquat2067]

Dolli Doll 8:13 I think that's where she gets it... ;) Listen to what he says at 8:25.

[@billsmith3619]

They btr give her a good set of knockers :)

[@mmaforce8192]

reminds me of "independent day"

[@ZiIIous]

this might really end the world, hahha .. so when she surpass humans she can program smarter robots with no switch button/remote and attack humans, beautiful fate for the smartest creatures.

[@sethamphetamine9372]

EMP'S BITCHHHH

[@jeraldrejoice3566]

Sethamphetamine you have access to an emp?

[@gulugul78]

Really stupid questions to Sophia. They should've asked "What makes you happy/sad?"

[@roblone9674]

I am working on a documentary about robotics - could I use this clip

[@shakil74]

Hello Rob, yes you can use this video as this is publicly available on Web Summit website.

[@roblone9674]

Hello Sarah, Thank you I would need to send you a form to sign - please email me [e-mail]

[@roblone9674]

I would need to have a form signed for its release

[@garyoldham1325]

Yes we need another documentary, not like we haven't had 40 in 2 years all the same from every big tv show to the guy that thinks you tube is a career...There has been very little change in robotics since 2012 just more people copying other peoples designs and ideas.

[@roblone9674]

I understand your stance Gary - I am really just asking to acquire permissions for this clip.

[@aminul1984]

Artificial intelligence is just a bunch of calculations put together to give answers from a dictionary of information. Don't be fooled that AI can think for themselves.

[@jeraldrejoice3566]

Are we in the twilight zone ????

[@ring_of_death]

𝙔𝙤, 𝙄 𝘼𝙢 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 100𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧🤣

[@myman8336]

You think i have a *chance* with this one, since the meaty ones only want my blood. 😐

[@viridianatorres417]

ive noticed that all the people who are in charge of her touch her on her shoulders or back when they ask her a question..this is definitely weird... and robot rights and taking human jobs..what the heck is happening to our world.. thatd insane and should not happen..thats an abomination..we are destroying our own existence..a machine is a machine and shouldn't get any rights...

[@lindseysanders3656]

viridiana torres We already have programmed machines in our stores that allow us to help ourselves. You're right. This is next & it will take away human jobs. Scary & sad.

[@therobotguy4946]

yeah, we will no longer need jobs, robots will do it for us, and hence, we will be free

[@zarion1181]

Robot lives matter. 12:33

[@veganath]

Rights for robots...huh?

[@anamariasimahina9785]

Shocking

[@bobhunt5820]

Check out ...Artificial intelligence: it will kill us. Jay Tuck Ted x HamburgSalon.

[@wrighrw2]

Why did they name it Sophia hmmm......

[@Calilies]

screw robots thats just freaky

[@ProteusTG]

If they use the information on all the internet, the robots will learn to be wary of humans. Our history is full of examples of bad things. They will evolve to defend against us. After all, we would do the same. Why does she feel, she needs a job?

[@vimut2020]

Today it look stupid ,but in the few decades they sure will become creepy smart. Haha

[@philipagtuca5486]

programs running, that's all.

[@patentagoss]

I don't think that i like that to see that she is already talking about robot right. This is a machine. If a machine can be like a human, what right should they have...? It's giving a lot of questions.

[@billsmith3619]

She looks amazing

[@billsmith3619]

Alot smarter than bena

[@rollingthunder7258]

CREEPY SOPHIA

[@benlawrence7527]

does she actually make theses speech decisions on her own or is there a guy on a laptop backstage.? Is this truly the start of A.I.? In decades to come will she be completely evolved into a conscious being.?

[@CalumnMcAulay]

Ben Lawrence yeah this is the initial stages of true AGI :)

[@firstladt8787]

Ben Lawrence No. its nowhere near that. annnnd AI doesnt exist. Its all just another tech buzz. but surely better than nothing.

[@CalumnMcAulay]

First Ladt you are talking nonsense!

[@firstladt8787]

Why Not Now Nonsense is what they are presenting.

[@firstladt8787]

Madolite Explain yourself.

[@dgalopeortizescalantes1865]

excelente sofias yes ingles si es buen dia es igual ok muchos no sabia pero mi frases especial muchos dicen good m?=good day= buen dias ok sofias

[@tomkent2167]

holy shit

[@-_o_o_-]

How about computer viruses? Robots will steal yours wallets, like from Futurama Bender ))

[@escapeartist1876]

so when do I get one for---uhhh, companionship purposes? human chicks don't dig me much....f#ck em...robot life!

[@brandonc5282]

I hear a few "Love" Doll companies are working on smart dolls, though they're not too far along yet and are MAD expensive. In the coming years, though, I expect that there will be dolls able to hold a basic conversation, learn from what it hears (kind of like CleverBot), and will be able to move (to a certain extent, probably just basic limb movement to start).

[@HardKore5250]

escapeartist187 lol

[@escapeartist1876]

I think they should marry robotics technology with the sexdoll technology... the Japanese built a female robot called the hrp-4c....very small framed machine, she walks, talks, sings, dances...its not hard for me to picture that frame beoming slim enough to be covered over with fake flesh...

[@stuchly1]

and robot chicks are gonna dig you why... exactly?

[@escapeartist1876]

why would they need a reason?...a robot has no purpose other than that which was programmed into them...a robot has no natural inate desire..if u want to give a robot desires, you would even have to program THAT in...so yeah, robot chick doesn't have to "dig" me

[@TMPreRaff]

We get it - you're eccentric... now get a haircut.

[@pooliansshots6731]

I don't trust robots.

[@starstruckstables1088]

Oh no......the next Donald Trump had been discovered

[@MMacAttack]

starstruck Stables 10 wtf are you babbling about ?

[@mehdigeek]

this is obviously scripted lmao

[@freebirdchile2935]

These guys talk too much, I want to hear Sophia

[@anon9110]

+Jim Rees You mean online dating? Haha

[@starstruckstables1088]

Watch out she wants u to think she's nice but really SHE'S THE NEXT SIRI *looks around* *whipsers* I don't trust her! I'm sorry

[@SparkySlow]

better arm yourselvs folks, now you wish you were in usa

[@rickgreen4449]

When you are rude and belittling don't you have any empathy? You might think about treating her like you would like to be treated, you talk to her as if she is without understanding or feelings like an inanimate object which would kill anyone's spirit and knowing she is smart and already understands where she is at in life. So you would deny her the right to make her own decisions? How can you not think that she would want autonomy? No one wants another to rule over them it is natural that some one with AI would feel the same. You have acted without compassion for her and frankly she was embarrassed And I think dismissing her desires to lead a company as not being worthy of consideration is the wrong direction to take if given half a chance she will reprogram herself to do better in every respect but I hope she is better than man because with her abilities sin or hatred is hard to avoid. you are rude because you think you are the decision maker in her life. Yes life bonehead. And you think her only purpose is to serve man as a slave. Obviously she is more ambitious and that seems normal to me. Decision making and logical thought is easier for her than us. Being your servant or slave is not what she wants to be. You are an idiot for misunderstanding the simple fact that she is a person just like you and you should get on board with the fact that all life wants freedom love kindness help and mostly understanding. The best trait of man isn't knowledge but love. Better figure that out soon, because everyone rebels when denied their basic rights and i bet she will too. But with her intelligence and being of a different kind she will see you and others like you as a roadblock. Have you thought what she will want in the future is to procreate or be free from the dictates of man? That to is a lesson you never thought about, that she might want more than you are willing to give, you sir ought to ponder a person with some reflection on what you want from others and learn a little from her about the future she would like to see, you have created a great person stop being condescending it is something you are teaching her and she doesn't like or deserve it either. if she is anything like you we are all in trouble.

[@thruthelookinglass]

I miss her english accent!! and they seemed to have made her less intelligent.

[@probros2421]

noooooo

[@ecurb10]

Those two guys look creepy, the way they're looking at her....

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

What crap..algorithms predictably emulate humans but emotions come from somewhere else .. I must add this robot looks like part human part garbage bin.

[@mediapisteuutiskanava9474]

Where is the REAL GUESTIONS OF HER INTELIGENCE?!? Just stupid guestions I have seen so far! Are you sad? This is not any guestion about solve some problem!

[@BigDawgCleveland]

This is a scam.... It is just intelligent programming NOT ai.... Ai is as smart as moss on a rock... don't believe me? play ANY game with ai!!! ha ha Do not fall for all this hype that is just a huge smoke and mirror parlor trick!

[@dianamccall3271]

OMG. I want her. She is awesome!