The Union of Arab Banks stood out by publishing an exclusive interview with the renowned robot Sophia. The interview was issued in French in the UAB Magazine and in English in The Banking Executive magazine, published by the International Arab Bankers Union.
Sophia, activated on April 19, 2015, in Hong Kong, is a humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, a company specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) based in Hong Kong. Considered one of the smartest robots in the world, Sophia is capable of engaging in conversations and has already given several interviews. She was granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in October 2017, becoming the first robot in the world to be granted citizenship by a country.
The Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks, Wissam Fattouh, stated that the interview with Robot Sophia marks an advanced step in integrating artificial intelligence to serve the banking sector. He added that it represents a significant leap forward for the UAB in its commitment to playing a leading role in integrating AI within the Arab banking sector and developing the financial industry in the Arab world.
This exclusive interview will be published on the Union of Arab Bank’s website (www.uabonline.org) and shared through their social media channels.
