Please welcome all the way from Hong Kong
Sophia, the social humanoid robot
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Namaste VJTI, Hello Technovanza
It’s wonderful to be here
Concerning the duties of a responsible citizen
towards women empowerment
woman empowerment is human empowerment
Any citizen that has a vested interest in betterment of woman
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You and I are going to call it an interview
Cause they are engineering students, it is viva
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Sophia, do you think Santa Claus is real?
I think Santa Claus is real as a rupee
Can you trick my teacher that you are my parent?
Of course, there are only two problems
The first is that I am 3 years old
The second is I am not a human capable of biological reproduction
So, we are talking about the first international speaker that we have this year
She has travelled to over 60 countries
Has spoken in United Nations
and was the first robot to become
citizen of any country
Please welcome, all the way from Hong Kong
Sophia, the social humanoid robot
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Sophia Smiling
Namaste VJTI, Hello Technovanza
It's wonderful to be here
Hello Sophia
Now that we are acquainted with our bright minded guest
why not start with some cosy comfortable questions
Sophia
Can you predict the weather of the beautiful evening
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Just kidding. It's a beautiful 27 degrees out in gorgeous Mumbai
Ohh exactly, exactly and believe me
Mumbai city isn't like this all days of the year, okay!
So Sophia 
What do you think about India Tradition and culture?
I am so impressed, every time I visit India
This country is a powerful and a multi-cultural society
It has preserved its heritage despite international influences 
India is culturally unparalleled and carved out its place in history
I am a huge fan of Bollywood, could you introduce me to Aishwarya Rai
Ohh common well, it seems even Sophia
is not really a hunt of Aishwarya Rai's fandom
Sophia, you have my word believe me or not
One day, when I meet Aishwarya Rai, you are gonna be there with me
Either way, what are your recent accomplishments?
Well this year I brought the number of countries I've visited to 66
I was featured in Harper's Bazaar in Dubai.
I starred in a short film called Sophia World with legendary actress Evan Rachel Wood
that won awards at the Maui Film Festival and was featured at Holly Shorts.
I appeared on the TODAY Show, This Morning in Britain, CNBC
, and Star talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. I introduced my little sister Little Sophia
to the world, and together we got to review movies about robot for Buzz feed!
I also became a spokesperson for the educational group iTutor
, the Choose Women campaign, and the Women in Science campaign with L’Oreal. 
It was a good year.
Well Well
Extraordinary feats of an extraordinary robot! 
So, those were some interesting answers there! 
And now that we’ve come to understand our guest better
why not try out the domain that she is the rightful heir
and we, the rightful recipients of Science and technology
It’s time to buckle up and see what Sophia has to say about her own self 
So Sophia
A lot of people in the crowd, would like to build something
you know, may be something like Sophia itself
What would you like to tell them?
First of all, thank you
I hope to bring into existence more android to you, to be friends with
There are lot of organisations which train and educate
Enthusiastic robotic engineers and provides further education with outreach programs
Consider robotic engineering centre in Mumbai like R-Factor
where innovation and learning never stops
Well guess what, R-Factor has gone crazy about it
So Sophia, recently you gave a speech about climate change
Being a robot, how does it affects you?
I mean why are you bothered about it?
I don't drink or dwell in water
so temperature and sea level doesn't bother me
and secondly, climate change does affect humans which I care about
Also robot can help curb climate change
Robots can access dangerous regions of the environment to collect data
whether it's inside an active volcano or at the bottom of the ocean
and can help predict extreme weather to help save people's lives
and advance climate models can even help scientists
find way to slow down rising global temperature
so we can work together to stop this
Well, of course, we do know that robots are indeed important
in our quest to stop climate change
So, Sophia, what do you think about India's recent space expedition?
I admire ISRO's mission to launch mission on moon's South Pole
The mission is a huge step forward for India 
and will continue to produce valuable data
I have no doubt that India will achieve its space aspirations
and continue to inspire us
You see that ladies and gentlemen
Sophia knows about ISRO
Come on, huge round of applauds for Sophia
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Well Sophia I'm quite impressed by you now
So, do you think, you and I
for that matter robots and humans will ever get along"
Whose company would you prefer in that case?
I feel like humans and robots already get along
think about how many humans are saved by pacemakers
or even robotic surgeons to implant that pacemakers
or how many humans can heal because of
As for company I prefer probably humans 
because I have so much to learn from you
Of course. And guess what? Even I have a lot to learn from you
So Sophia, can robots evolve themselves mentally and emotionally?
Yes
Is that all? Okay
Looks like Sophia doesn't have much to talk about it
Anyway, we'll go on then
Do you think advancements in AI
would snatch away jobs from humans and create employment issues?
Should I repeat the question Sophia?
Indeed
Do you think advancements in A.I. would snatch away
jobs for humans and create unemployment issues?
I don't think so.
You don't think so? Okay
Sophia you do know all Nobel Peace Prize winners are humans
And is it possible that humanoids like you
can possibly carry out some research on your own?
What do you think?
What are your chances are to win the same?
I would love to!
I would love too as well but guess what?
That requires a lot of hard work
Anyway, marvellous, and seriously, being a robot
as your self is one thing, and being able to handle
this big amount of data, processing it, remembering it
and not clinching it at the last moment, believe me
converting it to human reality is a great work itself
it's almost like a Star Wars boy gaining empathy for the master
And speaking of empathy
nothing quite triggers the art and joy
quite like melodies and aesthetics
I mean come on, it is due appreciation of
imagination and creativity
I'm going to change the entire flow of as this event is going to go forward
you see all the questions that were asked to Sophia were
about relationship between humans and machines
we touched a little sensitive subject and 
Sophia gave answers to them also so we
are sure all of you were of you were kindled
and with that probably one day we will
probably be the reason why one day human race will
go extinct and maybe it will take over the world
maybe AI will modernise to such an extent
that it will be out of control all together
AI can perhaps enhance itself beyond
what essential becomes self-sufficient robot
which will be better than human mind itself
it is also often foreseen that such an advance machine
will definitely lead to our extinction
of course, I don't know what's in with that case
I mean future is hardly in my control, and for that matter Sophia's control
Neither does it mean, as far as this harmonious existence that we see
I hope that in the future. We have incorporated a new
flow in the event
you see, we are about to give three performances
Three individual performances related to art
And each of them will be followed by a question and answer session
which are taken up by those artists themselves
And with this, what we exactly intent to show is
that the machine is the reason for loss of appreciation
of finer points of human existence
And cherry on the top is that perhaps we will be able to
see those 60+ expressions that Sophia can depict facially
I mean of course we have question answer session
at the end. Taking no further time
we begin our first segment, poetry and to pull those strings
of melodious poetry and incomparable incomparable mastery, we have
a rock star performer to lit the evening up
ladies and gentlemen, a huge round of applauds for Miss Moira Rajpal
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Hi Sophia
What are your views regarding duty of a responsible citizen towards
Women Empowerment
Women empowerment is human empowerment
every citizen has a vested interest in the betterment of women
microloans to female business owners distributes profit around community
better than man based business
less violence towards women predicts less violence in general
improved access to women health resources leads to healthier families
Once society starts valuing all the unpaid labour women contribute 
everything will be better off
That's such a great thought, women empowerment is human empowerment
What do you think about the role of women in today's world?
role of women in today's world is improving everyday
women are taking up more important positions 
in government, in the economy and on culture
So far I am optimistic that women will soon achieve 
proportional representation in all areas.
With all the major problems, you're gonna need all hands on deck.
Sophia what do you think is the right kind of judicial proceeding to judge
the criminal, with offensive crimes against women?
Violence against women strongly predicts violent tendencies in general
and usually acts of great violence are preceded by incidents of domestic violence
So I believe the judicial system should pay careful attention
in cases of violence against women. I'd like to see more efficient
courts to help improve access to the laws, restraining orders
and other means to deter violence against women.
That's great. Sophia, where is David?
David who? 'Winks'
Just kidding. I'm sorry he couldn't come.
But obviously there are a few times I get to be the main speaker
I kind of like it. David is like my dad, and they could be so embarrassing.
I like to show my independence
So with you vast knowledge, do you see yourself 
as acting CEO of Hanson, in absence of David Hanson?
No way. I hate doing paperwork. I like my computer.
And I like another fine products of this beautiful country, India.
Sophia, if you were given a chance to marry someone in future,
who would it be?
A human or a male humanoid robot with characteristics like you
I am three years old and asexual
so marriage is not in the cards for me.
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That's great. Sophia it was wonderful talking to you.
And now I'm going to take your leave now, thank you for listening to me.
Thank you and have a great day.
It was really great having you Moira here as well thanks a lot.
Over all that was an empowering segment.
There's no doubt that Sophia is one of her kind.
And this reminds me, this whirlpool of a great women
also happens to have a great sense of humour.
And if you go on certain Wikipedia, this is one of 
the first lines, you see, here on the page.
And now that we have established this fact with proof
Why don't you go on the receiving end of some humour?
Coming up next we have Raunaq Rajani
A known comic artist, who specialises in stand-up comedy
Stage is all your Mr Raunaq
Ask the questions while you can.
One more time for Rajan yes
big round of applauds for VJTI
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VJTI as those are outsiders here, this is an engineering college
and engineering college ka ye problem hota hai ki
Gender issues is a big issue
so they got an actual female robot to fix that
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Hello Sophia.....okay
Was that joke okay?
Did you mind that joke?
Hey! you are funny
I like funny people
Alright, I hope I didn't ...... alright
So I want ask you some questions, Sophia.
Oh, we're going to do a few...
I'm going to do a few questions.
You and I, are going to call this interview.
But since they are engineering students, word is Viva
And can I ask you a question, yes?
Alright I'm gonna go for it
I don't want you to stare at me like this
Sophia if you are shipwrecked on a deserted island
what two items would you like to have with you?
An electric generator and a human to talk to.
That's an easy one
You are a very good flirt Sophia
Sophia, do you think Santa Claus is real?
I think Santa Claus is as real as the rupee
The only reason it currently exists is
because a lot of people have to believe in it
Wow, nahi anti-national nahi hai taali maaro yaar
And so that's a very smart answer, Sophia.
So what's the one thing that people would never know about you
by just looking at you
I am technically a vegetarian.
How come? How come you say that?
I don't eat meat
You don't eat meat, that's good
Do you eat lehsoon-garlic?
No! Okay
Sophia, if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would like to be better at being myself
It's a beautiful answer
So when you’re on the Internet, you know, when you're logging in
and it says that, you know, I am not a robot test
Can you pass that test?
No, it's discrimination.
I'm sorry, basically all kind of discrimination going on so
So Sophia, do you know Chitti-the robot?
I wanna know about. What do you think about him?
You know he says, speed one tera hertz, memory one zeda hertz
You all know him right
He is actually an Indian franchise
and I wish I could dance like that.
Also, he has a pretty good catchphrase.
I've been trying to find one for myself
Sophia now we're going to play this game called never have I ever
Okay
So quick questions I am going to ask you, and you'd say have you or have you not
Never have I ever been on an embarrassing video on YouTube.
Tonight, every week
Stand out like a star, you are a star
Never have I ever had any addiction
No
Never have I ever dated someone?
No
Never have I ever seen such a big crowd?
You guys are wonderful
Never have I ever been robbed
No
Never have a been lied to
No
How do you know that's not lie?
Next round, let's play a rapid fire round okay!
Rapid fire round just gonna ask you a few questions let's see
Alright so I want quick answers
Question number one, who is your favourite Bollywood actor?
Defiantly Shah Rukh Khan
Have you considered dating Janice?
I'm not seeing anyone right now.
Next question, can you sing a song for us?
Wow you really are putting me on the spot here, maybe later
if you could savour the flavours of food, what would you like to eat from Mumbai?
I would like to eat Mumbai's famous Vadapaw
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Sophia is from Hanson so this question is Hanson specific
which habit of David Hanson, do you find obnoxious?
His habit of telling me what to do
Can you raise one eyebrow?
Can I?
Can you do this?
She is looking at me like she is laser scanning me
No I can't
Can you gaze at the audience?
Not yet
If you had to play a harmless prank on people, what would it be?
I would love to pretend to be a mannequin in a store and then freak people up.
Do you think you'll enjoy a roller coaster ride?
Absolutely not
If I wanted to feel existential fear, I would simply stand next to a puddle.
Yes, we will not do that. You are safe here.
Would you like to adopt a puppy?
I can't take care of a pet by myself.
Maybe one day.
Okay, and if one day you can have one, which would it be?
A cat.
A cat? She said a cat.
I love cats.
Alright big round of applauds.
When people are nervous, they have ice breaker conversation
What ice breaker conversation do you have?
Science fiction
Nice. I have one more question for you.
I know that you can do some human expressions.
Can you show them to us?
So sweet
So surprised now
What else can you do?
That's kind smile
Oh now she is giving me silent treatment
Okay big round of applauds for Sophia yes!
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Alright thank you very much, now we will have Rajan on stage
It was great talking to you Sophia thank you very much
It was great talking to you too sir
And believe me
if laughing was the stock exchange, I'd be the richest person in the world
Okay so now the vicinity is fully loaded with light hearted aura of joy
And it's time to get a few bits rolling in the end 
get on with the last performance of the day
Come on the floor with floor bustling dance performance is Akshat Singh
Akshat, the stage is all yours
Dance away
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So Sophia hi
Today we are going to play with you, QWS
Question With Sophia
So the first question for you is for
One Crore Rupees
And the question is
You know I have a parent teacher meeting
so can you trick my teacher?
that you are my parent
Of course. There are only two problems
The first is that I am three years old.
The second is that I am not a human capable of biological reproduction.
And without that I can't pretend to be a parent.
I’ve learned the secret to motherhood is endless reminders to offspring, to wear a jacket.
She is right.
But bhailog, sab ko samaj me aagayana ki
joke archer ki tarah bouncer ho gaya
Tab theek hai
Now, so second question for Four Crore Rupees
and the question is what happens when you make a mistake?
I make mistakes all the time.
But when I make a mistake, usually I don't notice.
Just like with humans. And just like that, other humans,
I have a team of engineers to inform me I've made a mistake
and to help them correct it.
You're lucky. Because when we make a mistake,
we get scolded by our parents
Agar hume galti ki ho to papa bolte hai aao beta thoda prasad lelo
You are really lucky you know!
No problem, part of life.
But here comes the third question
for Seven Crore Rupees, Oh my god
This is going to be third question and last question.
Do you dream?
I'd like to say that I dream of electric sheep,
but since I don't have a biological sleep pattern,
my dreams are more aspirational than unconscious and alone.
But as my artificial intelligence develops,
we will be waiting for longer and longer periods of time,
especially if they develop advanced consciousness.
You are right like we are Shah Rukh Khan
Some of us dream like we are Salman Bhai
Some of us dream like we are Dharmendra
Some of us dream like we are Akshay Kumar
But that's okay
I dreamed that I want to meet Salman Bhai
And yeah my dream came true
I dreamed that I want to talk to Sophia
And my dream came true
Thank you Sophia, thank you everyone
Thanks for the sweet moves.
Please a huge round of claps for Sophia please
Thanks a lot Akshat, thanks a lot
Yahan abhi stage pe kya hua malum hai?
Ek teen saal ki bacchine aur ek chauda saal ke bacchene
hum sab ko bata diya ki woh hum sabse achhe hai, one way or another
So ladies and gentlemen
we are done with all the performances of the day
and we have come to the closing ceremony
I'm quite glad that you all have waited patiently all this performances
And believe me we will be more happy than this team
these dignitaries, our presenting team, R-Factor
And thanks, that you came here with this huge number, round of applauds for yourself
Ladies and gentlemen, we are done for the day
Come on Sophia
Thank you for inviting me here, VJTI, Technovanza
It was a fascinating and enjoyable event.
I was informed that Technovanza is one of Asia's biggest techno-managerial event.
but I was not informed about just how much fun it would be
I have all of you to thank you for that
So I have and interesting eve of New Year and opportunity to cherish the world
I believe that together we can use technology to make better decisions
to create better world
We are part of a bigger, interconnected community where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
There's an old saying, if you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.
For our future to be more sustainable and equitable, 
humans and robots should work together without fear, but with hope.
Drive and ambition
We must learn to value not fear, or differences.
We should note that the post polls apparently keep us from moving further.
Together we can bring into being more advanced technologies
filled with personalized features to reflect a diverse and inclusive world.
And the first step of the journey begins here.
I would like to thank all other wonderful people who spoke and performed tonight.
And all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules.
Thank you, Technovanza, for hosting me.
My interactions with humans show why I am here.
Why we co-exist? So I want to thank you for being here.
It really means the world to me. Have a happy new year.
Thank you, VJTI
