Why Soul Machines Made an AI Baby
Potential applications of its tech are numerous, but Soul Machines decided to create an AI baby because babies are natural “learning machines” and as a way to explore the field of social learning, because the company wants to train AI the same way humans raise children.
“It’s like really looking at the basics of how parents teach children,” Sagar said. “How does that interaction loop work? Because if we can create that with a computer, we’ve actually created a very natural way for people to teach computers.”
So should a Soul Machines avatar be in a store window or kiosk, it might look you in the eye. Look away and it could respond with body language meant to convey disappointment or sadness as a way to get your attention. A shop owner could also choose a more humorous or intellectual appeal, or portray a personality associated with their brand.
With biometrics, Soul Machines can remember faces and use AI to determine the best response based on previous interactions.
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Watch the video about Ndia, a VR avatar assistant for the handicapped, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jMQuTXTj6c