Egypt wants to make its own Sophia the Robot — just to answer citizens’ FAQs: The government is looking into creating an Egyptian version of ultra-creepy Saudi robot Sophia, Central Authority for Organization & Administration head Saleh El Sheikh told reporters yesterday, Al Mal reports. The robot would be tasked with responding to the multitude of questions and complaints citizens phone in with about the details of the Civil Service Act, according to El Sheikh. Might we suggest the cheaper and more realistic solution of building functional government websites?
More from Enterprise
Inflation unexpectedly cools, putting rate-cut cycle back in play
The first fall in the headline rate in three months…
Qatar’s Green Sky Capital secures financing for USD 200 mn SAF plant
The facility could add more than 10% to global SAF…
New tax bill heads to House ahead of July rollout
The new package scraps the contentious capital gains tax, overhauls…
Apis Partners has continued appetite for Egypt after closing its third fund at more than double its predecessor
Apis partner Hossam Abou Moussa singles out MNT-Halan as a…