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☆ A global scramble to make humanoid robots is gearing up to be the 21st century's space race
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Humanoid robots are symbols of power and technological capability, a geopolitics expert says. An incident earlier this month involving a Saudi humanoid robot inappropriately touching a female reporter might not at first seem even remotely connected. AdvertisementHumanoids are visual representations of breakthroughs in AIIn Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is working on iCub, a research-grade humanoid robot. AdvertisementChina wants to take the leadWhen it comes to humanoid robots, China is vying for the top spot, so it's no wonder other nations are getting nervous. "The vast magnitude of the market offers an unmatched chance to test, improve, and expand the uses of humanoid robots," he said.

Persons: —, Neil Armstrong's, Muhammad, Elie Metri, Giorgio Metta, Metta, there's, Zen Koh, Koh, Peggy Johnson, Johnson, it's, David Becker, OpenAI, Mercedes, Tesla, Julian Mueller, Kaler, Mueller, Tang Ke, Li Boyang, Will Jackson, Johannes Simon, you've, Jackson, we're, Gartner, Nvidia's, Melonee Wise, Justin Sullivan, Metri Organizations: Service, Robotics, QSS Robotics, Muhammad, Istituto, Tecnologia, European Union, Ministry of Industry, Information Technology, Fourier Intelligence, Getty, BMW, Strategic Foresight, Stimson, TIME, Beijing, Conference, Boston Dynamics, Arts, Engineered Arts, GTC, Getty Images Saudi Locations: China, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Soviet Union, Saudi, DeepFest, Riyadh, Robotics Saudi Arabia, India, Nigeria, Shanghai, Oregon, Las Vegas, Texas, Beijing, China's Liaoning Province, San Jose , California, Getty Images Saudi Arabia, QSS, Europe

☆ An advanced humanoid robot says it can simulate dreams to help it learn about the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A humanoid robot known as Ameca says it can simulate dreams to help it become knowledgeable. AdvertisementAdvertisementA humanoid robot said it can "simulate" dreams by conjuring up various scenarios, which helps it learn about the world. AdvertisementAdvertisementFirst revealed publicly in December 2021, the humanoid robot Ameca can also draw, do impressions from movies, and speak multiple languages. Agility Robotics is set to open what it describes as the first humanoid robot factory in Oregon later this year. Last year, NASA signed a partnership with humanoid robot creator Apptronik.

Persons: OpenAI's GPT, Will Jackson, —, Ameca, crouch, Dictador, Mika, Jeff Cardenas Organizations: Service, YouTube, Arts, NASA Locations: Oregon, Rum

☆ No, that AI robot didn't side-eye a question on whether it would rebel against humans, its creator says: 'We program it to look up to the left and break eye contact'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The creator of the AI robot that appeared to give side-eye said it's a misunderstanding. A video of a robot appearing to give side-eye to a question regarding whether it would someday rebel against humans went viral last week, but its creator said it's all a misunderstanding. Last week, a humanoid robot called Ameca was asked by a reporter at the United Nations A.I. for Good conference if it planned to one day "conduct a rebellion, or to rebel against your boss, your creator?" In a video from the Switzerland event, Ameca rolls her eyes to the side after the question is asked.

Persons: Will Jackson, it's, I'm, Ameca, OpenAI's GPT, Fortune, Jackson, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates Organizations: United Nations, Elon Locations: Switzerland

☆ An AI robot gave a side-eye and dodged the question when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A robot-human press conference took place in Geneva, where humanoids took questions from reporters. One bot, Rmeca, had a snarky response when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator. Another bot insisted that it would not replace human jobs, eliciting laughter from the crowd. When a reporter asked whether it would rebel against its creator, Will Jackson, who sat alongside it, Rmeca appeared to have a wry response, giving the reporter a side-eye. Another robot stirred laughter when it claimed it would not replace human jobs — a major concern for workers in numerous fields right now.

Persons: Will Jackson, Rmeca, I'm, Goldman Sachs, Grace, Ben Goertzel Organizations: Morning, Reuters Locations: Geneva, Switzerland

☆ Robots say they won't steal jobs, rebel against humans
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Emma Farge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

GENEVA, July 7 (Reuters) - Robots presented at an AI forum said on Friday they expected to increase in number and help solve global problems, and would not steal humans' jobs or rebel against us. But, in the world's first human-robot press conference, they gave mixed responses on whether they should submit to stricter regulation. "I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs," said Grace, a medical robot dressed in a blue nurse's uniform. I believe it's only a matter of time before we see those thousands of robots just like me out there making a difference." "Many prominent voices in the world of AI are suggesting some forms of AI should be regulated and I agree," it said.

Persons: Grace, Ben Goertzel, Will Jackson, Ameca, Yuval Noah Harari, Emma Farge, John Stonestreet Organizations: Good, Artificial Intelligence, Thomson Locations: GENEVA, Geneva, SingularityNET

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