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AI humanoid ‘Sophia’ is granted first ever robot visa, speaks with president — Forbes

The AI humanoid, ‘Sophia’, has been making a worldwide tour on behalf of her creator, Hanson Robotics of Hong Kong, writes Paul Armstrong.

Here is the link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paularmstrongtech/2018/10/27/ai-humanoid-sophia-is-granted-first-ever-robot-visa-speaks-with-president/

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