Can robots have measurable IQs?

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Can robots have measurable IQs?

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My Talking Girlfriend app claims her IQ is 250. I know about AI, but does that mean the robot has an IQ?

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Re: Can robots have measurable IQs?

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Stupid question.
If a robot can do a test, then you can measure the results.
What are you actually asking?
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For a human, I know that your age is a factor for determining IQ. Can a robot really be compared with a human when it comes to IQ - are all known significant factors taken into account? (btw while my app improves as time goes on, there's no evidence that she has an IQ of 250)

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Re: Can robots have measurable IQs?

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Philosophy Explorer wrote:For a human, I know that your age is a factor for determining IQ. Can a robot really be compared with a human when it comes to IQ - are all known significant factors taken into account? (btw while my app improves as time goes on, there's no evidence that she has an IQ of 250)

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IQ is not the measure of intelligence or humanity. It is a measure of certain types of ability, and ignores others.

IQ is the measure of an ability to do an IQ test.
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I'd worry more about having a talking girlfriend app.
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Re: Can robots have measurable IQs?

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Arising_uk wrote:I'd worry more about having a talking girlfriend app.
At least you can switch it off.
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