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The world's first robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme Sophia, attended the AI for Good Summit in Geneva in July 2023.

Video. 'We would be better leaders than humans' robots tell UN AI meeting

Updated: 11/07/2023 - 16:48 GMT+2

Dozens of robots appeared at the AI for Good summit in Geneva on July 6-7. One claimed: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders."

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