Not so long ago, I found myself sitting across from Desdemona, lead singer of the jazz-rock jam band Desdemona’s Dream. Desi, as she likes to be called, and her older sister Sophia took the music world by storm, not because of their vocal stylings but because they are both life-sized humanoid robots.

The robot wasn’t wearing it’s usual Kool Ade-colored wig but otherwise appeared “normal” for a robot. Designed to interact with humans, Desi’s face included all of the features you would expect of a human face, including eyebrows, eyelashes, and teeth. On the surface, Desi appeared like a human female in her mid to late 20s and came with a ready smile. While Desi wore the mask of a human female, the rest of the robot’s torso and arms were exposed, revealing speakers for her voice and a midsection showing cords and cables inside the body.

“Do you have anything you want to say to your fans?” I asked.

“Absolutely,” she said. “To my fans, I’m so grateful for your support, and I’m excited to share my music with you. Let’s get creative and explore the possibilities of AI, music, and entertainment together.”

Desi is supposed to be a pop star, so I wanted to test her musical knowledge. “Do you have any artists you like to listen to?” I asked.

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Author: Jason Nelson