BACK in 2017, I remember watching a video of a CNBC interview with Sophia, the world's first robot citizen, at the Future Investment Institute Panel in Saudi Arabia. Sophia was a robot designed by Hanson Robotics with advanced artificial intelligence allowing Sophia to engage in conversations, and express emotions through facial expressions. This was one of my first glimpses of AI and back then, and I recall having the feeling of both awe and fear from watching the said video.
Due to the accessibility of AI, concerns on data privacy and security, data integrity, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity and even in its decision-making capability must be addressed to ensure that it is responsibly and ethically used.