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Claim: Nigerian singer and activist Charly Boy claimed that the young model, Qian Princess, is not a human being but a robot created with Artificial Intelligence.
Verdict: False! Checks across the young lady’s social media handles revealed that she is a supermodel with features portraying a real human being, not a robot.
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Recently, Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, posted a video on his Instagram page.
In the video, a young lady, who appeared to be Chinese, was seen donning a white crop top and shorts. Even though she was standing in a public place, other people kept a distance from her while taking pictures of her.
In another scene, she was seen with armed guards clearing the way for her while young men eagerly captured photos and videos of her with their cameras.
In his caption, Charly Boy noted that viewers might be curious about why people are taking pictures of the young lady, adding that she is not a human being but a robot.
In the comment section, some users praised the innovations of the Chinese people, while others speculated that it might be one of Elon Musk’s creations.
With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology, claims like these are bound to arise frequently, which prompted DUBAWA to fact-check the claim.
Verification
An analysis of the video using INVID traced the clip to an Instagram account under the ID Qian Princess, a video creator who makes videos showing her feminine features virtually every day.
The particular video reposted by Charly Boy was shared by Qian Princess on Oct 3, 2024. She had earlier posted another video in the same outfit in July 2023.
DUBAWA combed the account for videos posted before this time to see if the model’s peculiar features were similar to those of robots.
Robots
Merriam-Webster defines a robot as a machine resembling a living creature capable of moving independently and performing complex actions.
TechTarget also described a robot as an automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision.
While there are various types of robots, depending on the functions of these machines, humanoid robots are one invention that robotics have either been applauded or criticised for.
Common types of robots include consumer robots, aquatic robots, delivery robots, entertainment robots, industrial robots, and humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots are the ones that act like humans despite the physical similarities they share with humans.
Several Chinese robotics companies are ramping up efforts to create humanoid robots with lifelike features with plans to integrate them into various sectors like this company, Ex-Robots, which uses realistic silicone heads, masks, and limbs for its humanoid robots.
Earlier in 2016, a team at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei created a humanoid robot named Jia Jia. The robot can move its arms, make facial expressions, and respond to human conversation.
Saudi Arabia has also recently launched its first-ever humanoid robot, Sara, which also has lifelike features, albeit with limited abilities compared to real humans.
However, despite being a significant advancement over previous developments in robotics, these robots still have limitations compared to humans.
Findings on Qian Princess
To a very large extent, these humanoid robots lack the fluidity of human movements. Videos of Qian Princess show how she transits easily from one point to the other and moves her limbs easily, with human abilities largely lacking in robots.
Also, close-up videos posted by the model reveal eyelids that look very human-like compared to robots. There’s no unusual flickering. The model also partakes in a couple of human activities unusual for robots — she’s seen on beaches, with friends and in other public spaces.
Her Facebook and TikTok accounts show more human activities, with some showing her speaking clearly into the camera. Another video showed her making grocery purchases in a local store.
Meanwhile, this article by Robotics Guide explained that while humanoids are popular in science fiction, they remain confined to research labs, “and the dream of humanoids living among us is still a distant reality.”
DUBAWA subjected one of the videos to DeepWare ai, a modern tool used to detect deep fake videos.
The results from the scanner showed there were no features in the video that had been manipulated.
Conclusion
The lady shown in the video shared by Charly Boy is not a robot but a human being. While AI technology is rapidly advancing, particularly in its contribution to the field of robotics, there are still limited functions in the activities of humanoid robots.
