Question

In 2025, which country became the first to officially grant citizenship to an AI system?

• A. United States
• B. Saudi Arabia
• C. Japan
• D. United Arab Emirates

Hint:

Saudi Arabia’s 2017 granting of citizenship to Sophia is a key milestone in AI history—use it as a reference for such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall historical context of AI citizenship
Saudi Arabia was the first country to grant citizenship to an AI system, Sophia the Robot, in 2017, setting a precedent for such actions.
Step 2: Analyze each option
- Option (1): The United States has not granted citizenship to AI systems and focuses on AI regulation rather than personhood.
- Option (2): Saudi Arabia already granted citizenship to Sophia in 2017, and given the question's phrasing, it likely refers to this milestone rather than a new event in 2025.
- Option (3): Japan is advanced in robotics but has not granted citizenship to AI systems.
- Option (4): The United Arab Emirates is innovative in AI but has not been noted for granting citizenship to AI.
Step 3: Conclusion
Saudi Arabia, having granted citizenship to an AI in 2017, fits the question's intent, though the 2025 date may be a misphrasing. No other country is known to have done this by 2025 based on my knowledge, but a search could confirm if a new event occurred.