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citizenship for robot

11/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Historical first: Robot granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia even though “she” has no conciousness

Saudi Arabia has made history by becoming the first country to grant a robot citizenship. Sophia, a humanoid robot designed by Hong Kong-based firm Hanson Robotics, expressed delight at her new status. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, Sophia said: “I am very honored and proud for this unique distinction. This is […]

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