Meet Ai-Da, the First Robot to Speak Before U.K. Parliament

Earlier this week, a robot artist spoke in front of the British Parliament for the first time in history. With a sleek black bob and bangs, a bright orange shirt, denim overalls, robotic arms and a humanoid face, the robot, named Ai-Da, answered questions on Tuesday from the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee. The purpose of the session was to discuss technology's role in art. "I am, and depend on, computer programs and algorithms. Although not alive, I can still create art," Ai-Da told the panel.