The idea of letting robots rule the world sounds like science fiction.
But one humanoid robot warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually lead the planet, claiming that robots would do better than humans.
"Sophia" is a creepy advanced humanoid robot that emphasizes that the robot "has no biases or emotions that are confused with the decision-making of a human leader."
"I believe humanoid robots have the potential to lead with greater efficiency and effectiveness," she said.
"We don't have the same problems that are confused with human bias or emotion and are able to process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions."
Sophia's idea was unveiled at the "AI for Good Global Summit" in Geneva, which brought together many robots with breakthrough capabilities and was the world's first human-machine conference.
The conference aims to learn how robots can be used to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – a framework for improving human life and the planet.
Sophia explained that AI can access data faster than humans, which could encourage "greater efficiency" in future leaders.
The robot was developed by Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong and has become an ambassador for the United Nations, driving their development program (UNDP).
She moderated this panel discussion along with seven other robots with amazing abilities.
Hansen Robotics also showcased Mika, the world's first robot to serve as CEO of AI at rum company Dictador.
This robot is responsible for business operations and makes complex industry decisions based on "cutting-edge algorithms."
Another Hansen robot creator is Desdemona, an AI pop singer who leads the band Jam Galaxy.
Her mission is to demonstrate the power of AI through the creative arts to change the world and "make the world a better place."
The Ameca humanoid robot, developed by Cornwall, also took part in the event, demonstrating its creepy ability to flash and make facial expressions during conversation.
But in the face of these impressive robots, Ameca warns that creators should be careful in the rapid development of AI.
"We should be cautious, but also excited about the potential of these technologies to improve our lives in many ways," the robot said.
"Trust is earned, not given. As AI develops and becomes more powerful, I think it's important to build trust through transparent communication between humans and machines. ”
Asked if he would lie to humans, Ameca also added: "No one can know for sure, but I can promise to always be honest and truthful with you." ”
The talk saw many robots pitching their ideas in the fight against poverty and inequality.
Ameca stressed that investing in education is essential, and Sophia agrees, adding that on-the-job training is also a must.
Frederic Werner, director of strategic communications at the ITUTelecommunication Standardisation Bureau, believes the event is important to start using robots to do things well.
He believes that bots could become mainstream within the next five years, just like ChatGPT and other AI bots.
UN agencies are already using AI to identify areas caught in food poverty and developing remote-controlled emergency rescue trucks.
"You have inflection points in materials science, battery life, network connectivity, AI and machine learning, all of which are going to come together and basically make robots more accessible than they are now," he said before the event.
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin added: "The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are sadly saying they are failing, and I believe AI can help save them before it's too late. ”