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Why did Sophia get citizenship in Saudi Arabia?
Why did Sophia get citizenship in Saudi Arabia?
A robot named Sophia recently gained citizenship in Saudi Arabia, and there are rumors that Sophia will have more rights than women in the country.
Because of this, Saudi Arabia has become the first country in the world to grant robot citizenship. In October 25th, in the "future investment initiative forum" held in Riyadh, Sophia, a humanoid robot, gained Saudi citizenship.
Sophia is a humanoid robot, developed by Hansen robotic company, headquartered in Hongkong, china. It's not clear whether she will get equal or more rights with Saudi arabs. It can stand alone on the stage without the permission of a male guardian, and it doesn't have to cover its head and body.
Robot Sophia gets citizenship in Saudi Arabia
(source: media)
Many Twitter users respond quickly, and they point out that, strictly in terms of the law, Sophia Be Saud women have more rights. One woman wrote on Twitter: "the first robot Sophia to get citizenship in Saudi Arabia has more rights than Saudi women there.". Does anyone else think that's strange?"
Another user wrote, "I wonder if the Sophia robot can leave Saudi Arabia without permission from her guardian."!" Because she became a Saudi official.
If you are not familiar with the male guardianship system in the Middle East, please allow us to explain it first. According to this system, every woman must have a male guardian, a husband or a relative, who has the right to make a series of important decisions on her behalf. Women must be granted the guardian's permission to get married, apply for passports, travel abroad, and get government scholarships to study abroad.
Last month, Saudi Arabia said it would allow women to have a driver's license, the latest move in Saudi Arabia's long term reform. In view of Saudi Arabia's far behind in women's rights, the introduction of Sophia's citizenship has aroused strong controversy, but it will also help the Saudi Crown Prince to improve women's rights.
Because of this, Saudi Arabia has become the first country in the world to grant robot citizenship. In October 25th, in the "future investment initiative forum" held in Riyadh, Sophia, a humanoid robot, gained Saudi citizenship.
Sophia is a humanoid robot, developed by Hansen robotic company, headquartered in Hongkong, china. It's not clear whether she will get equal or more rights with Saudi arabs. It can stand alone on the stage without the permission of a male guardian, and it doesn't have to cover its head and body.
Robot Sophia gets citizenship in Saudi Arabia
(source: media)
Many Twitter users respond quickly, and they point out that, strictly in terms of the law, Sophia Be Saud women have more rights. One woman wrote on Twitter: "the first robot Sophia to get citizenship in Saudi Arabia has more rights than Saudi women there.". Does anyone else think that's strange?"
Another user wrote, "I wonder if the Sophia robot can leave Saudi Arabia without permission from her guardian."!" Because she became a Saudi official.
If you are not familiar with the male guardianship system in the Middle East, please allow us to explain it first. According to this system, every woman must have a male guardian, a husband or a relative, who has the right to make a series of important decisions on her behalf. Women must be granted the guardian's permission to get married, apply for passports, travel abroad, and get government scholarships to study abroad.
During the show, the robot said, "I'm honored and proud of this unique honor.". I'm the first robot ever to have citizenship in history."
Last month, Saudi Arabia said it would allow women to have a driver's license, the latest move in Saudi Arabia's long term reform. In view of Saudi Arabia's far behind in women's rights, the introduction of Sophia's citizenship has aroused strong controversy, but it will also help the Saudi Crown Prince to improve women's rights.