Saudi Arabia is not particularized by respect basic rights of a large part of the population that lives in their country and who are not natives, even so, it is the first country that has granted nationality to a non-human person, a robot. The reason for this decision is unknown, but Sofia, as this robot is called, was officially presented if the typical scarf that covers the head of women, a requirement of the Saudi government that nobody can skip, except if you are a robot, or at least that is what they imply.
During the ceremony in which Sofía was officially introduced and her citizenship announced, Sofía stated that she was very proud and honored to obtain this distinction. This presentation has been made during the Future Investment Initiative Fair in Riyadh and has been developed by Hanson Robotics, located in Hong Kong, who qualifies this robot as "the most beautiful and famous", a statement that models will probably also receive men that this company will launch on the market soon. According to Hanson Robotics, Sofia is so attractive thanks to her "porcelain skin, thin nose and that intriguing smile."
During her presentation, Sofía stated that she wants to use her Artificial Intelligence to help humans live a better life creating better homes for citizens and affirming that you will try your best to make the world a better place. Sofía, which is designed to help with housework as well as help care for the elderly and / or the sick, but during its presentation last year by its creator, David Hanson, answered a question from its creator affirmatively if intended to destroy humans
Just feed it The Godfather movies as input. What's the worst that could happen? https://t.co/WX4Kx45csv
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2017
Sofía affirmed that she has read most of Elon Musk's statements about the risks of Artificial Intelligence, stating that it is not how movies like Terminator or Blade Runer show us. Elon Musk is not fooled by Sofia's delicate features, and continues to ensure that the only thing Artificial Intelligence can do is end sooner or later with the world, if it follows the evolution that they are taking so far.
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, which is behind this project, manages more than $ 200 million in assets. With an increasingly important role in technology and innovation, the country still continues to face the criticism for archaic gender laws which require women to be accompanied by a man and to only be allowed to drive from June next year.