At the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, a panel of AI-enabled humanoid robots suggested that they could possibly lead the world more efficiently than humans. The panel featured some of the most advanced humanoid robots and was joined by around 3,000 experts in the field, aiming to utilize AI to address critical global issues like climate change and social care. The robots emphasized that while they can process vast amounts of data swiftly and unbiasedly, they still lack a proper understanding of human emotions.
One of the robots, Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, suggested that the combination of AI's unbiased data and human emotional intelligence and creativity could result in significant achievements. Ameca, another robot with a highly-realistic artificial head, emphasized the importance of cautious optimism about AI technology, stressing that trust should be earned through transparency.
The panel was divided on the question of global regulation for AI capabilities, which could potentially limit their potential. Ai-Da, a robot artist, voiced support for the cautious regulation of AI development, noting the urgency of the discussion given the fast pace of AI advancements.
Ai-Da's creator, Aidan Meller, highlighted that with the cooperation of AI and biotechnology, humans are on the verge of being able to extend life to 150 to 180 years. He also predicted that eventually, robots like Ai-Da would outperform humans in skill-based tasks. However, the robots acknowledged they currently lack some quintessentially human traits like conscience and emotional diversity.
Despite this, there was a consensus that the "AI revolution" was already here, and humanoid robots are primed to become a more significant part of our everyday lives. However, they also noted that trust in these machines must be earned and built on transparency.
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