Saudi Arabia becomes first country to grant citizenship to robot

Saudi Arabia has become the first country to grant citizenship to a robot. The robot, Sophia, was created byDavid Hanson for Hanson Robotics.

News of Sophia’s citizenship was disclosed at a summit organised by Hong Kong-based companyFuture Investment Initiative in Riyadh on Wednesday.

“I want to use my artificial intelligence to help humans live a better life,”Sophia said.“I strive to become an empathetic robot,”the robotmentioned atthe summit.

"Thank you to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction. It is historic to be the first robot in the world to be recognized with citizenship," Sophia told a panel at the summit after she was informed about hercitizenship.