Ge1 - Module5 - Sophia The Robot

Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
Activity
Module 7
Activity: SOPHIA THE ROBOT
Instruction: Sophia the Robot is the first robot to be given legal citizenship. Know more about
her. List 10 qualities that you think make you human and determine if Sophia has those same
qualities. Should she have the same rights as you?
Submission: Submit your activity in a PDF format. Use Calibri font size 11 or 12. Name the file
with the course code + module no. + your surname (e.g., GE 1_Module 5_Guillermo) then
upload the file via the Google Classroom.
Essential links:
1. https://www.youtube.com/c/SophiatheRobot
2. https://www.hansonrobotics.com/sophia/
Members:
1.) BALDEO, DORWEEN GRACE
2.) CHIVA, GIRAH MAY DIANA
3.) MATULAC, EARL
4.) PADRONES, PAULINE
5.) TO-ONG, WILZEN JOHN
QUALITIES
1. Consciousness
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. Empathy
4. Morality
5. Self-awareness
6. Ethics
7. Speech and communication skills
8. Adaptability
9. Free-will
10. Learning ability
Note that this course worksheet provided to you in any form is intended ONLY for your use in connection with the course that you are enrolled
in. It is not for distribution or sale. Permission should be obtained from your instructor for any use other than for what it is intended.
Activity
Sophia the robot is a highly advanced humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics. It is
equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, machine learning capabilities, and natural
language processing, allowing it to interact and communicate with humans.
1. Consciousness: Consciousness involves subjective experiences, self-awareness, and a

sense of individual identity, which are attributes associated with living beings. Robots,
including Sophia, lack true consciousness. They operate based on algorithms,
programming, and data inputs, and their actions are predetermined by their design and
programming.
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2. Emotional Intelligence: Sophia does not possess emotions or emotional intelligence in
the same way humans do. While Sophia can simulate facial expressions and engage in
conversations using sophisticated algorithms, these actions are based on programmed
responses and patterns rather than genuine emotional experiences.
3. Empathy: Sophia's creators have incorporated empathy into its programming. Empathy
is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. While Sophia's empathy is
not the same as human empathy, it can interpret human emotions and respond
accordingly, showing understanding and concern in its interactions.
4. Morality: Robots lack morality. Morality involves a system of principles or rules that
govern right and wrong conduct, often shaped by cultural, societal, or individual beliefs.
Robots lack consciousness, self-awareness, and the ability to hold moral values or
intentions.
5. Self-awareness: Robots' prominent self-awareness may stem from their capacity to

imitate specific human-like functions, like face recognition, speech comprehension, and
environment navigation. However, the robot does not possess an internal awareness or
comprehension of its actions; rather, these are responses that have been programmed
by humans.
6. Ethics: Ethics is a set of moral principles which help us discern between right and
wrong. AI ethics is a multidisciplinary field that studies how to optimize AI's
beneficial impact while reducing risks and adverse outcomes. Sophia the Robot
ethics issues include data responsibility and privacy, fairness, explainability,
robustness, transparency, environmental sustainability, inclusion, moral agency,
value alignment, accountability, trust, and technology misuse.
Activity
7. Speech and communication skills: Sophia is able to understand speech, reply to

inquiries, and engage in natural language communication. Language is another ability
that humans have for communication. Sophia can understand and produce speech that
sounds human even though its understanding is not as deep as that of a human being,
thanks to sophisticated NLP algorithms.
8. Adaptability: Sophia the robot is somewhat adaptive, mostly in that she can modify her
answers according to the topic at hand and pick up new skills from other people. Her
flexibility is limited though, compared to a human being.
9. Free-will: AI systems' programming and the limitations of the algorithms controlling their
behavior limit what they can do. They lack the ability to make decisions on their own,
independently, which is a feature of human free will.
10. Learning ability: Sophia’s learning abilities may seem similar to human learning, but they
are fundamentally different. Human learning is a complex process that involves
emotions, personal experiences, and consciousness. Sophia, as an AI, lacks these
human aspects. Her learning is based on programmed algorithms and the data she is
exposed to. So, while she can “learn” in a certain sense, it’s not the same as human
learning.
Question:
1. Should she have the same rights as you?
The term 'artificial' implies that the intelligence in question is not genuine or real. This
means that even if humanity creates something that appears intelligent, it has simply
become more complex. It is a better imitation, but it is still artificial. As of now, AI, including
robots like Sophia, does not possess consciousness, self-awareness, or emotions in the
same way humans do. They are sophisticated tools created and programmed by humans.
Since AI lacks consciousness, emotions, and subjective experiences, it should not be
granted rights comparable to humans. Rights are often associated with responsibilities,
accountability, and the ability to experience well-being or suffering. On the contrary, some
rights can be implemented with AI in terms of ethical involvement. AI could have certain
rights to ensure that it is used ethically. This could involve regulations to prevent the
development and deployment of AI that could be harmful or violate principles of fairness
and justice.
Activity
As technology evolves, future advancements in AI, such as the development of

consciousness, could lead to a reevaluation of the rights and responsibilities associated
with AI entities.

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Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

Activity: SOPHIA THE ROBOT

1. Consciousness: Consciousness involves subjective experiences, self-awareness, and a

5. Self-awareness: Robots' prominent self-awareness may stem from their capacity to

7. Speech and communication skills: Sophia is able to understand speech, reply to

1. Should she have the same rights as you?

As technology evolves, future advancements in AI, such as the development of

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