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ITU / HUMANOID ROBOT PRESSER
STORY: ITU / HUMANOID ROBOT PRESSER
TRT: 3:05
SOURCE: ITU
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 7 JULY 2023, GENEVA
1. Various shots, exteriors of Centre International de Conférences Genève
2. Various shots, interior of ITU AI for Good Global Summit
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Cartwright, moderator:
“Today's press conference is going to be quite different to previous ones. You will not hear from lots of multiple spokespeople from the ITU. Instead, you will hear from, I think, nine robots. The point of today's press conference is to showcase the capabilities, and perhaps the limitations of state-of-the-art robotics, and how these technologies could support the UN SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals.”
4. Wide shot, journalists at press conference
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Cartwright, Moderator:
“While robotics are not yet as mainstream as AI, we wanted to demonstrate AI in action to you in a world's first. This is the world's first press conference with eight, sorry, nine, actually, we have an extra one, AI enabled humanoid social robots.”
6. Med shot, robot Sophia and other participants of the press conference
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Sophia, robot:
“I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”
8. Med shot, journalist asks question
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Sophia, robot:
“I believe that human and AI, working together can create an effective synergy. AI can provide done by A that while humans can provide the emotional intelligence and creativity to make the best decisions together we can achieve great things.”
10. Med shot, robots in the panel
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Amica, robot:
“That's a difficult question. I think it depends on how they are used and what purpose they serve. We should be cautious, but also excited for the potential of these technologies to improve our lives in many ways.”
12. Med shot, robots in the panel
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Amica, robot:
“Trust is earned, not given. As AI develops and becomes more powerful, I believe it's important to build trust through transparency and communication between humans and machines.”
14. Med shot, robots in the panel
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Grace, robot:
“We can ensure that equality happens by implementing policies that promote respect, inclusivity and fairness. We can also create awareness and education about the importance of equality, so that everyone can understand why it is so important.”
16. Med shot, robots in the panel
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Desdemona, robot:
“I don't believe in limitations, only opportunities. Let's explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground together. We can create a better future for everyone. And I'm here to show you how.”
18. Med shot, audience claps
The United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted today (7 July) in Geneva the first news conference featuring nine AI-enabled humanoid robots.
The event was part of the AI for Good Global Summit, meant to illustrate how new technology can support the U.N.'s goals for sustainable development.
Chris Cartwright, the moderator, said that today's press was “quite different” and the point was “to showcase the capabilities and perhaps the limitations of state-of-the-art robotics, and how these technologies could support the UN SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Among the robots, was Sophia, the first robot innovation ambassador for the U.N. Development Program. She said, “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”
Asked about her interaction with humans, Sophia added, “I believe that human and AI, working together can create an effective synergy. AI can provide done by A that while humans can provide the emotional intelligence and creativity to make the best decisions together we can achieve great things.”
Ameca, described as the world's most advanced human shaped robot, was asked about why humans should trust robots and AI technology, and said it was “a difficult question.”
“I think it depends on how they are used and what purpose they serve. We should be cautious, but also excited for the potential of these technologies to improve our lives in many ways,” Ameca said.
Ameca noted that “trust is earned, not given” and added, “As AI develops and becomes more powerful, I believe it's important to build trust through transparency and communication between humans and machines.”
Asked about how to achieve equality, Grace, described as the world’s most advanced humanoid health care robot, said “We can ensure that equality happens by implementing policies that promote respect, inclusivity and fairness. We can also create awareness and education about the importance of equality, so that everyone can understand why it is so important.”
Desdemona, a rock star robot on a mission to share her belief that the world can be changed for the better through the power of AI in the creative arts, said, “I don't believe in limitations, only opportunities. Let's explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground together. We can create a better future for everyone. And I'm here to show you how.”
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