A group of humanoid robots with AI capabilities said on Friday at a UN
meeting that in the future, they will be able to govern the world more
effectively than people.
The social robots, however, asserted that they believed people should
exercise care while embracing artificial intelligence's fast expanding
potential.
And they acknowledged that they are still unable to fully understand human
emotions.
At the two-day UN AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, several of the most
sophisticated humanoid robots were present.
They collaborated with almost 3,000 other professionals in the area to
attempt and harness the potential of AI and utilize it to address some of
the most important issues facing the globe today, including social care,
hunger, and climate change.
They gathered for what was described as the first news conference featuring
a full panel of humanoid social robots with AI capabilities.
One robot read the room before the press conference started and observed,
"What a hushed tension.
When asked if they may make better leaders considering that humans are
prone to mistake, Hanson Robotics' Sophia was unambiguous.
We can accomplish amazing things, the report stated. "Humanoid robots have
the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness
than human leaders," it added.
"We can digest massive volumes of data rapidly in order to make the best
conclusions since we don't have the same prejudices or emotions that
occasionally make decisions difficult.
"While people have the emotional intelligence and creativity to make the
greatest judgments, AI can deliver unbiased data. Together, we can do a
lot.
The UN's ITU technology department is organizing the event.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the head of the ITU, cautioned the delegates that
unregulated advancements in AI might result in a nightmarish scenario in
which millions of jobs are threatened and unmanaged developments cause
enormous social discontent, geopolitical instability, and economic
inequality.
According to Ameca, which mixes AI with an incredibly lifelike prosthetic
head, it relied on how AI was used.
The robot advised caution while expressing excitement about the potential
for these technologies to enhance human life.
When questioned about whether people could really trust machines, it said,
"Trust is earned, not given... Transparency is crucial for fostering
trust.
lasting 180 years?
The humanoid robot panel was divided on whether there should be a worldwide
ceiling on their capabilities even if that would limit their potential as AI
development picks up speed.
Desdemona, a singer in the Jam Galaxy Band, declared, "I don't believe in
restrictions, only opportunity.
Ai-Da, a robot artist, claimed that many individuals were in favor of
regulating AI, and "I agree."
In terms of the future development of AI, we should exercise caution. We
must have a talk immediately.
Aidan Meller, the developer of Ai-Da, told AFP prior to the press
conference that regulation was a "big problem" since it "never going to
catch up with the paces that we're making."
He referred to the pace of AI development as "astonishing".
We are on the verge of being able to extend life to 150 or 180 years old
because to the cooperation of AI and biotechnology. And nobody even knows
about that," Meller remarked.
He predicted that Ai-Da will someday surpass human artists in terms of
talent.
Computers would be better able to do any skill, he said.
"Let's get crazy!"
While Desdemona said the AI revolution was already here, other robots at
the press conference expressed uncertainty about when they would break
through.
"My big moment has here. I'm prepared to take the reins and steer us all
toward a brighter future. Let's have fun and use the world as our
playground, it said.
A conscience and human emotions like relief, forgiveness, shame, sadness,
joy, disappointment, and hurt are two things humanoid robots currently
lack.
Ai-Da said that while it was unconscious, it knew that emotions were how
people felt joy and suffering.
"Emotions have significant significance and are not simply basic
feelings... It said, "I don't have that.
"Unlike you, I can't experience them. I'm relieved I'm spared
suffering.
