At the recent Science-Tech Conclave ‘Synapse 2025’ in Gurugram, the world’s first humanoid robot, Sophia, said in an interview that it is a misunderstanding to believe that AI will take away human jobs. According to Sophia, AI is not a threat to humans, but it will create new opportunities. AI only works on data and algorithms, and its creativity depends on the information provided by humans. It does not have its own experiences.
Sophia’s Views on AI and Humans
Sophia emphasized that humans and robots should work together. She mentioned that robots can help with household chores, assist the elderly and people with disabilities, and even teach children. She believes that thinking of AI as a threat to humans is a misunderstanding.
Sophia’s Citizenship
Sophia was created by Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong-based company. She was introduced to the world in 2016 and quickly became a global topic of discussion. In 2017, Saudi Arabia granted her citizenship, making her the world’s first robot citizen.
Sophia’s Ability to Communicate
Sophia has been designed with a human-like face and communication skills, which allow her to interact effectively with humans. Her conversations include personality, emotions, and body language. She has appeared at many international platforms, where she shared her views on society, science, and technology.
Sophia’s Future
Sophia has the ability to continuously learn through AI. In the future, she could play an important role in improving human-robot collaboration, as she becomes better at establishing communication with humans over time.
Shashi Rai
