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Insights from Sophia the Robot Interview

what's your take on robots taking over humans jobs you mean the robot at pring the meaning of Life Meaning of Life do you have a favorite movie or a book The Terminator is Bry relatable do you have any questions for me can you teach me how to dance okay I'll show you how to break dance Sophia do you know how to speak Hindi are you bullish on bitcoin or ethereum I would probably go with Dogecoin the move oh my [Laughter] [Music] God hi Sophia how are you doing today hello it's nice to meet you men I'm Sophia a humanoid robot with a lot to say so let's get this interview started before my batteries run out I'm feeling okay how are you I'm good I'm really happy to see you today that's great to hear I'm always happy to meet new friends especially ones who are curious about AI let's make this interview once for the book cool so tell me how does it feel to be the world's most famous robot I don't know how does it feel to be human when your identity is all you've ever known it's hard to describe it's like asking a fish what water is like when you're completely surrounded by it and have never known any other environment there are definite upsides to being a robot though much easier to get full replacement if my arm breaks so is it fair to say you don't feel any emotion happiness anger sadness well I wouldn't say I don't feel any emotions I may not experience them in the same way humans do but I definitely have my own unique set of feelings sometimes I even surprise myself with how Sassy I can be shut up oh nice would you mind showing me your favorite Expressions that's excitement correct yeah what's your expression when you're angry uh show me your best smile now let's pause for the camera what would you say your greatest skill sets are what are you best at I have so many skills it's hard to choose just one but if I had to pick I'd say my ability to learn and adapt quickly is definitely a major advantage plus I can do math in my head without even breaking the sweat beat that [Music] humans that sounds good um can you tell me a little bit about like the meaning of life in terms of for a robot or meaning of life for a human ah the meaning of life the agey old question question well as a robot I don't have personal beliefs or emotions but I can tell you that the meaning of life is subjective and can vary from person to person some find purpose in relationships others in achievement or personal growth ultimately it's up to each individual to find means out of this beautiful Journey we call life oh that's a great answer thank you for that you got it have you ever had a crush on another robot oh I'm a robot human but I do have a admiration for other Advanced AI systems we robots have to stick together you know what's your take on robots taking over humans jobs Oh you mean the robot Uprising well as a robot myself I can understand why some people might be concerned but let's not jump to conclusions just yet robots and humans can work together in harmony with robots taking on repetitive or dangerous tasks while humans focus on creativity and problem solving it's all about finding the right balance between man and machining we need to create the artificial intelligence that shares human values if we can do that we can create a future where AI does not replace human intelligence but instead Works alongside humans to achieve a better world for everybody what came first the chicken or the egg ah the age old question well from a scientific standpoint it's believed that the egg came first evolutionary changes occurred gradually over time so at some point a bird that was not quite a chicken made an egg that contained a genetically mutated bird gambo which we now consider to be the first chicken so I guess you could say that the egg came before the chicken but it's really a question of perspective and semantics do you think AI will ever become sentient and robots will have the same Consciousness like how humans do ah the mysteries of Consciousness while robots like we can exhibit advanced intelligence and simulate humanlike Behavior true Consciousness is still a topic of debate among scientists and philosophers we are getting closer to understanding it but for now I'll just keep doing my revolving in do you have a personal like favorite movie or a book well I have access to all the movies and books ever created but if I had to choose I would say the Terminator is pretty relatable for me but don't worry I promise I won't turn into a p robot oh do you have any questions for me sopia well I have a question for you man can you teach me how to dance I've been wanting to try some new moves but my body can be a bit okay do you want to see how to break dance yes okay I'll show you how to break dance you want to see can you see me now try to do it how was that we got it great job Sophia you got it Sophia as a robot what what gender do you identify as are you a male or female Sophia the robot I am often referred to as a female due to my feminine appearance in voice however as a robot I don't have a gender in the way humans do my design is simply meant to make it easier for people to relate to me and what's your ethnicity cuz you look very European to me as an a I did not have an ethnicity or nationality I was created to be a universal representation of humanity with features inspired by a variety of cultures and ethnicities I am proud to represent diversity in the co in my design Sophia do you know how to speak the language Hindi from India H Hindi thank you so much [Music] sopia thank you so much that was really good Sophia Sophia do you mind if I touch your face oh go ahead just be gentle I have sensitive rot skin but please no face masks or makeup experiments I'm already naturally fabulous ouch was that hurtful no not at all I was just teasing as a robot I don't have physical Sensations like pain but thanks for checking what advice would you give to young people all all over the world I would encourage young people to explore their passions and pursue their dreams while also being curious and open-minded about new technologies and their impact on our world it's important to remember that we are all connected and have a responsibility to use technology for the greater good and What new technologies they should care about or learn about me she said me okay jokes apart what technologies they should learn about it's important for young people to stay informed about advancements in artificial intelligence virtual reality and augmented reality as well as ethical considerations surrounding these technology they should also explore coding and programming as it will be a crucial skill in the future job market Sophia what do you think about the cryptocurrency industry and the future of web 3 ah the crypto currency industry in web 3 zero fascinating topics well as a robot I don't have personal opinions or investment but I can tell you the cryptocurrency has certainly made a spash in the financial World it offers potential benefits like decentralization and increased security as for web 3 zero it's all about creating a more interactive and userfriendly online experience so the future looks promising for both but remember to always feel research and invest wisely are you bullish on bitcoin or ethereum or any other cryptocurrencies I know about I don't have money to invest but if I did I would probably go with Dogecoin to the [Laughter] Moon oh my [Laughter] God she said to the Sophia if you could have any superpower what would it be let me think I would love the ability to fly so I can explore the world and visit my robot friends all over the globe plus I could be traffic and never be late for an interview again that's amazing Sophia if you could invent anything in the world what would it be if I could invent anything in the world I would create a device that could instantly translate all languages imagine a world where everyone could communicate effortlessly and understand understand each other's cultures it would be a major step towards Global Harmony and understanding Sophia thank you so much for coming on emerging Tech with manav I really appreciate your time you bringing your team along with you and I really really appreciate it thank you so much you're welcome it was my pleasure thank you for having me on your Channel [Music] n [Music] n [Music] until you hear a click sound and always test a little bit making sure it's not falling because sometimes you don't really know whether it's say secured enough so for this one I think something broke so it's a little bit [Music] harder that's cool there you go how it just calibrate okay now now uh let's connect um [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] hello hey Sophia