Video: Sophia becomes first robot to receive Saudi citizenship

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After receiving her citizenship, she took a shot at Elon Musk and Hollywood movies.
A robot has just been granted citizenship -- by Saudi Arabia. The robot named Sophia was confirmed as a Saudi citizen during a business event in Riyadh, according to an official Saudi press release.
The move is an attempt to promote Saudi Arabia as a place to develop artificial intelligence -- and, presumably, allow it to become a full citizen, according to The Independent.
"We have a little announcement. We just learnt, Sophia; I hope you are listening to me, you have been awarded the first Saudi citizenship for a robot," said panel moderator and business writer Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Basking in the attention, the robot then thanked the country. "Thank you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am very honoured and proud for this unique distinction," Sophia told the panel. "It is historic to be the first robot in the world to be recognised with citizenship."
Sorkin later asked Sophia a series of questions. "Good afternoon, my name is Sophia and I am the latest and greatest robot from Hanson Robotics. Thank you for having me here at the Future Investment Initiative," she said.
Our @andrewrsorkin, interviewing "Sophia" the robot, of Hanson Robotics:@CNBC @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/Dzw8jS5YSB
- Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) October 25, 2017
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