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Humanoid Robot Sophia Takes Center Stage With Orchestra in Hong Kong

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Humanoid robot Sophia made her classical music debut in Hong Kong, performing alongside the Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra in an AI-themed concert blending technology and traditional art. Dressed in a gold sequined gown, she sang three original songs and received strong audience applause. Developed by Hanson Robotics in 2016, Sophia is known for her lifelike expressions, but this marked her first performance with a live orchestra. Her musical team said adapting her to a classical style required extensive refinement, while the concert also featured AI-generated visuals and hybrid performances, highlighting the growing intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence.

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