00:00So, Andrew, let me ask you, with that in mind, and if we just think of young people, are AI companions dangerous for young people?
00:11No, I wouldn't say that, but I want to just take a step back.
00:14We build robots for human interaction. We're not looking to market robots to young kids.
00:22I do believe that what was just said, it does identify some problems with respect to the veracity of the AI.
00:31But, you know, our perspective is we're letting our customers aside.
00:35We build customized robots and customized AI for people.
00:39We believe that realistic-looking robots enhance the human interaction.
00:44But when we think about companionship, again, there's always unique circumstances.
00:49We're thinking about someone who's in an old-age home who's bedridden and needs someone to talk to.
00:56Maybe they need assistance eating or doing tasks.
01:01It's not just about sort of this, you know, companionship in a romantic sense or replacing.
01:07So, again, in having these conversations, I think there's a little bit here about, you know,
01:13robotics didn't start AI or technology, and as was identified earlier,
01:19human interaction has been declining since the 50s, I think somebody had said.
01:24We're really just, again, trying to provide an assistive tool for people that deem that they need that.
01:29And I think it's up to them to decide how they want to use their robot.
01:32I think in terms of the clip that you played, look, there needs to be some trust placed in people's ability to think
01:41and to interact and evaluate things on their own.
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