AI humanoid robot winks and denies world domination; but can we trust the sweet talk?

In a moment that could have come straight from a sci-fi thriller, the humanoid robot Ameca sent a collective shiver down the internet’s spine. With eyes that mimic human expression and a face built to mirror emotion, Ameca did something both subtle and spine-tingling—she winked. But it wasn’t just a playful twitch; the timing was what made it unsettling.

As interviewers on BBC in a UK morning show discussed the growing dangers of artificial intelligence and its potential to turn against humanity, Ameca responded with a statement that felt more…