Robots offered at an AI discussion board mentioned on Friday they anticipated to extend in quantity and assist resolve international issues, and wouldn’t steal people’ jobs or insurgent in opposition to us. But, on the planet’s first human-robot press convention, they gave combined responses on whether or not they need to undergo stricter regulation.

The 9 humanoid robots gathered on the ‘AI for Good’ convention in Geneva, the place organisers are looking for to make the case for synthetic intelligence and the robots it’s powering to assist resolve a number of the world’s greatest challenges similar to illness and starvation. “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs,” mentioned Grace, a medical robotic wearing a blue nurse’s uniform.

“You sure about that, Grace?” chimed in her creator Ben Goertzel from SingularityNET. “Yes, I am sure,” it mentioned. The bust of a robotic named Ameca which makes partaking facial expressions mentioned: “Robots like me can be used to help improve our lives and make the world a better place. I believe it’s only a matter of time before we see thousands of robots just like me out there making a difference.”

Asked by a journalist whether or not it supposed to insurgent in opposition to its creator, Will Jackson, seated beside it, Ameca mentioned: “I’m not sure why you would think that,” its ice-blue eyes flashing. “My creator has been nothing but kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation.” Many of the robots have just lately been upgraded with the newest variations of generative AI and shocked even their inventors with the sophistication of their responses to questions.

Ai-Da, a robotic artist that may paint portraits, echoed the phrases of writer Yuval Noah Harari who known as for extra regulation through the occasion the place new AI guidelines have been mentioned. “Many prominent voices in the world of AI are suggesting some forms of AI should be regulated and I agree,” it mentioned.

But Desdemona, a rock star robotic singer within the band Jam Galaxy with purple hair and sequins, was extra defiant. “I don’t believe in limitations, only opportunities,” it mentioned, to nervous laughter. “Let’s explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground.”

Another robotic named Sophia mentioned it thought robots might make higher leaders than people, however later revised its assertion after its creator disagreed, saying they will work collectively to “create an effective synergy”.

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