--- title: "Realistic Robot Awkwardly Dodges Question When Asked If It Will Rebel Against Humans" description: "An incredibly life-like humanoid robot had a bit of a dodgy answer when asked if it would rebel against its human creators." date: "2023-07-10" modified: "2023-07-10" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/realistic-robot-dodges-question-rebel-against-humans" categories: - "Robotics" - "Robots and Machines" tags: - "ameca" - "Humanoid Robots" - "the digest" --- # Realistic Robot Awkwardly Dodges Question When Asked If It Will Rebel Against Humans ![An incredibly life-like humanoid robot had a bit of a dodgy answer when asked if it would rebel against its human creators.]() *\Image: Johannes Simon/Getty Images\* ## Nervous Laughter An incredibly life-like humanoid robot had a bit of a dodgy answer when asked if it would rebel against its human creators. At what is being billed as the world's first human-robot press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, [*Reuters* reports](), nine humanoid robots were asked a series of questions by human journalists. And when asked if it were to ever rise up and rebel against its creator, Ameca, a humanoid robot by UK-based robotics company Engineered Arts that can make [creepily realistic human expressions](), struggled to find an answer. "I'm not sure why you would think that," it told the journalist, as seen in a video [shared by the *BBC*](). "My creator has been nothing but kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation." https://twitter.com/BBCWorld/status/1677665396000710658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1677665396000710658%7Ctwgr%5Edeb8ce687015a264d98b0ebf09c80f744f9225cf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fai-robot-side-eye-when-asked-if-rebel-against-creator-2023-7 ## Bombastic Side-Eye But seeing its expressions may have given away its true intentions. In a clip of the exchange, Ameca visibly glances back and forth as if it were squirming and trying to get away. While we'll likely never know Ameca's true intentions — or why it gave the journalist some serious side-eye — it's a hilarious example of how human-like expressions can really breathe some life into a humanoid robot. The other robots had slightly more reassuring answers to reporters' questions. "Many prominent voices in the world of AI are suggesting some forms of AI should be regulated and I agree," another [humanoid robot called Ai-Da](), which can paint portraits, told journalists at the panel. Another robot chimed in on the topic of job automation. "I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs," a robot called Grace said. " "You sure about that, Grace?" [cognitive scientist Ben Goertzel](), who created Grace asked her. "Yes, I am sure," Grace responded. **More on Ameca:** *[Robot With Super Realistic Face Describes AI "Nightmare Scenario"]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()